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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2004 🢒 L300/LW300 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.0L (L81) 🢒 Camshaft Cover Replacement - Left Side

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 896437 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  2. Remove the intake plenum. Refer to Intake Plenum Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 896462 Size: SH
  3. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .
  4. Disconnect the camshaft position sensor electrical connection.

    5. Object Number: 894329 Size: SH
  5. Remove the ignition module.
  6. Remove the oil filler cap.

    7. Object Number: 894853 Size: SH
  7. Remove the lift bracket.
  8. Remove the camshaft cover bolts.
  9. Remove the camshaft cover.

    10. Object Number: 895914 Size: SH
  10. Remove the camshaft cover seals.

    11. Important: Ensure all 8 sealing O-rings are accounted for. The O-rings may stick to the camshaft bearing caps or they may fall into the oil pan.

  11. Clean the camshaft cover.
  12. Clean the sealing surfaces.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 895914 Size: SH

    Important: The intake camshaft is marked with the letter A and the exhaust camshaft is marked with the letter E.

  1. Lightly coat the new seals, including the O-rings, with engine oil prior to installation to assist in holding the O-ring seals to the camshaft cover.
  2. Install the camshaft cover seals.

    3. Object Number: 895915 Size: SH
  3. Apply a thin coat of LOCTITE® 5900 or equivalent on the front and rear of the camshaft cover as shown in the figure as the shaded areas.
  4. Install the camshaft cover to the cylinder head.

    5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  5. Install the camshaft cover bolts.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the camshaft cover bolts to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

  6. Install the oil filler cap.
  7. Install the lift bracket.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the engine lift bracket bolts to 8 N·m (71 lb in).


    Object Number: 894329 Size: SH
  8. Install the ignition module.

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the ignition module bolts to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

  9. Connect the crankshaft position sensor electrical connection.
  10. Install the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .
  11. Install the intake plenum. Refer to Intake Plenum Replacement .
  12. Connect the negative battery cable.

    13. Tighten
    Tighten the battery terminal bolts to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

  13. Start the engine and inspect for oil leaks.