How to replace camshaft cover on 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt?

Camshaft (Cylinder Head) Cover

Removal & Installation

2.0L Engine

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   
   The ignition coils. Refer to Ignition Coil Pack removal and installation

   The ground strap and stud

   The Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) hose from the cam cover

   The fuel feed pipe from the fuel rail

   The camshaft cover bolts

   The camshaft cover
   
   

   

   

   Fig. Removing the camshaft cover-2.0L Engine

To install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   
   
   The camshaft cover and bolts. Tighten the cover bolts to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm)

   The ground strap to the camshaft cover. Tighten the ground strap stud to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm)

   The ignition coils. Refer to Ignition Coil Pack removal and installation

   The fuel feed pipe to the fuel rail

   The fuel pipe bracket. Tighten the fuel pipe bracket bolt to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm)

   The PCV hose to the cam cover

2.2L Engine

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
2. Remove the intake manifold cover:
   1. Remove the engine oil fill cap.
   2. Grasp the intake manifold cover by the lower right inboard corner and pull up to disengage the cover from the stud.
   3. Grasp the intake manifold cover by the upper left corner and pull up to disengage the cover from the stud.
   4. Remove the intake manifold cover.
3. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   
   The air cleaner outlet resonator

   The ignition coils. Refer to Ignition Coil Pack removal and installation
   
   

   

   

   Fig. Location of fuel pipe bracket & ground strap stud attached to the Camshaft Cover-2.2L Engine

   The fuel pipe bracket nut (1)

   The fuel pipe bracket (2) from the ground strap stud

   The ground strap stud (3) from the camshaft cover

   The ground strap (4) from the camshaft cover
   
   

   

   

   Fig. Location of engine wiring harness clips on camshaft cover-2.2L Engine

   The engine wiring harness clips (1) and (4) from the stud (2) and camshaft cover (3)

   The engine wiring harness clip from the camshaft cover

   The camshaft cover bolts

   The camshaft cover
   
   

   

   

   Fig. Removing the camshaft cover-2.2L Engine

To install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   
   
   The camshaft cover and bolts. Tighten the bolts to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm)

   The engine wiring harness clip to the camshaft cover

   The engine wiring harness clips (1) and (4) to the stud (2) and camshaft cover (3)

   The ground strap to the camshaft cover

   The ground strap stud to the camshaft cover. Tighten the stud to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm)

   The fuel pipe bracket to the ground strap stud

   The fuel pipe bracket nut. Tighten the nut to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm)

   The ignition coils. Refer to Ignition Coil Pack removal and installation

   The air cleaner outlet resonator
2. Install the intake manifold cover:
   1. Place the intake manifold cover onto the engine over the studs.
   2. Push down on the intake manifold cover directly over the lower right stud in order to engage the cover to the stud.
   3. Push down on the intake manifold cover directly over the upper left stud in order to engage the cover to the stud.
   4. Install the engine oil fill cap.

2.4L Engine

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
2. Remove the intake manifold cover:
   1. Remove the engine oil fill cap.
   2. Grasp the intake manifold cover by the lower right inboard corner and pull up to disengage the cover from the stud.
   3. Grasp the intake manifold cover by the upper left corner and pull up to disengage the cover from the stud.
   4. Remove the intake manifold cover.
      
      
      

      

      Fig. Location of the intake (3) and exhaust (2) camshaft position actuator solenoid valve electrical connectors-2.4L Engine
3. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   
   The air cleaner outlet duct

   The intake (3) and exhaust (2) camshaft position actuator solenoid valve electrical connectors

   The ignition coils. Refer to Ignition Coil Pack removal and installation
   
   

   

   

   Fig. Location of the engine harness clips (1) and (2)-2.4L Engine

   The engine harness clips (1) and (2) from the cover

   The fuel feed line retainers (1) and (2) from the engine brackets

   The camshaft cover bolts

   The camshaft cover
   
   

   

   

   Fig. Location of the fuel feed line retainers (1) and (2)-2.4L Engine

   
   
   

   

   

   Fig. Removing the camshaft cover-2.4L Engine

To install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   
   
   The camshaft cover and bolts. Tighten the bolts to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm)

   The ignition coils. Refer to Ignition Coil Pack removal and installation

   The engine harness clips to the cover

   The feed line retainers to the engine brackets

   The intake and exhaust camshaft position actuator solenoid valve electrical connectors

   The air cleaner outlet duct
2. Install the intake manifold cover:
   1. Place the intake manifold cover onto the engine over the studs.
   2. Push down on the intake manifold cover directly over the lower right stud in order to engage the cover to the stud.
   3. Push down on the intake manifold cover directly over the upper left stud in order to engage the cover to the stud.
   4. Install the engine oil fill cap.

   
   

   
   

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