Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Engine - Remove - Engine Replacement (FWD) , or Engine Replacement (AWD)
Water Pump Inlet Pipe (2) - Remove - Water Pump Inlet Pipe Replacement (LGX)
Water Pump (1) - Remove - Water Pump Replacement (LGX)
- Crankshaft Balancer - Remove - Crankshaft Balancer Replacement
Camshaft Cover - Left Side (2) - Remove - Camshaft Cover Replacement - Left Side
Camshaft Cover - Right Side (2) - Remove - Camshaft Cover Replacement - Right Side
- Oil Pan - Remove - Oil Pan Replacement (AWD) , or Oil Pan Replacement (FWD)
- Camshaft Position Actuator Locating Pin Control Valve-Bank 1 - Remove - Camshaft Position Actuator Locating Pin Control Valve Replacement - Bank 1
- Camshaft Position Actuator Locating Pin Control Valve-Bank 2 - Remove - Camshaft Position Actuator Locating Pin Control Valve Replacement - Bank 2
Engine Front Cover Bolt (1) - Remove
- Engine Front Cover Bolt (2) - Remove
- Engine Front Cover Bolt (3) - Remove [16x]
- Engine Front Cover Bolt (4) - Remove [2x]
- NOTE:
The retaining clips attached to the oil pump flow control solenoid wire are used for production only and should be removed and discarded.
Oil Pump Flow Control Solenoid Valve Electrical Connector (1) - Remove
- Engine Front Cover (2) - Remove
- Engine Front Cover Locating Pin (3) - Remove [2x]
- Oil Pump Flow Control Solenoid Valve Harness - Remove - Oil Pump Flow Control Solenoid Valve Harness Replacement
- Clean, inspect and overhaul the engine front cover as needed. Engine Front Cover Overhaul
CAUTION:
Do not pry against the face of the camshaft position actuators or the position actuator retaining bolts as the position actuators will be damaged.
NOTE:
Locate pry points to aid in loosening the cover.