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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2003 🢒 ION 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Camshaft Cover Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the air cleaner outlet resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement in Engine Controls -2.2L (L61).
  2. Remove the accelerator cable bracket. Refer to Accelerator Control Cable Bracket Replacement in Engine Controls-2.2L (L61).
  3. Remove the PCV hose.
  4. Remove the fuel line bracket.

    5. Object Number: 412144 Size: SH
  5. Remove the ignition coil and module assembly. Refer to Ignition Coil Housing Replacement in Engine Controls -2.2L (L61).

    6. Object Number: 412139 Size: SH
  6. Remove the ground strap retaining stud from the camshaft cover and disconnect the ground strap.

    7. Object Number: 412147 Size: SH
  7. Remove the camshaft cover bolts.
  8. Remove the camshaft cover.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.


    Object Number: 412147 Size: SH
  1. Install the camshaft cover and bolts.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the camshaft cover bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 412139 Size: SH
  2. Install the ground strap to the camshaft cover.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the ground strap stud to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 412144 Size: SH
  3. Install the ignition coil and module assembly. Refer to Ignition Coil Housing Replacement in Engine Controls -2.2L (L61).
  4. Install the fuel pipe bracket.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the fuel pipe bracket bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  5. Install the accelerator cable bracket. Refer to Accelerator Control Cable Bracket Replacement in Engine Controls -2.2L (L61).
  6. Install the air cleaner outlet resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement in Engine Controls -2.2L (L61).