Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual: Camshaft Cover Replacement - Right Side Valvetrain Camshaft

Special Tools

EN-46101Spark Plug Tube Seal Guide

For equivalent regional tools, refer toSpecial Tools

Removal ProcedureRemove the ignition coils. Refer toIgnition Coil Replacement - Bank 1Disconnect and remove the engine harness from the camshaftcover.

Remove the right camshaft cover bolts.Remove the right camshaft cover from the right cylinderhead.Clean the mating surfaces of the cylinder head and thecamshaft cover. Refer toCamshaft Cover Cleaning and Inspection

Install theEN-46101guideonto the spark plug tubes of the right cylinderhead.Installation Procedure

Install new camshaft cover bolt grommets prior to installingthe camshaft cover bolts.

Place a bead 8-mm (0.3150-in) indiameter by 4-mm (0.1575-in) in height of RTVsealant, on the engine front cover splitlines-(1).

Place the right camshaft cover into position onto the rightcylinder head.

Caution:Refer toFastener Caution

Loosely install the right camshaft cover bolts.

Tighten the right camshaft cover bolts in the sequence shownto10-Y(89-lb-in).Connect and install the engine harness to the camshaftcover.

Remove theEN-46101guidefrom the spark plug tubes of the right cylinderhead.Install the ignition coils. Refer toIgnition Coil Replacement - Bank 1