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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2008 🢒 XLR 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 4.6L (LH2) 🢒 Camshaft Cover Replacement - Right Side

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1272602 Size: SH
  1. Remove the intake manifold sight shield from the engine. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .

    2. Object Number: 928153 Size: SH
  2. Disconnect the PCV dirty air tube from the camshaft cover.
  3. Remove the ignition module. Refer to Ignition Coil Module Replacement - Right Side .
  4. Disconnect the cable harness clips at the front of the camshaft cover and position the cable harness aside.

    5. Object Number: 928269 Size: SH
  5. Remove the bolt connecting the ground strap to the right camshaft cover.

    6. Object Number: 928273 Size: SH
  6. Remove the camshaft cover bolts.
  7. Remove the camshaft cover.
  8. Discard the camshaft cover gasket and spark plug port seals if there is any evidence of damage or if the seal comes out of the groove in the cover during removal.
  9. Clean and inspect the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Cleaning and Inspection .

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the camshaft cover gasket as required.

    2. Important: Be careful to prevent the exposed section of the camshaft cover seal from being damaged by the edge of the cylinder head casting.


    Object Number: 928273 Size: SH
  2. Install the camshaft cover.

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


    Object Number: 928269 Size: SH
  3. Install the camshaft cover bolts installing the ground strap to the camshaft cover.

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

  4. Install the ignition module. Refer to Ignition Coil Module Replacement - Right Side .

    5. Object Number: 928153 Size: SH
  5. Connect the PCV dirty air tube (2) to the camshaft cover.

    6. Object Number: 1272602 Size: SH
  6. Position the intake manifold sight shield to the engine. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .