Sable AWD V6-3.5L (2008)
Early build engines
6. Disconnect the heated PCV valve electrical connector.
All engines
7. Detach all of the wiring harness retainers from the RH valve cover stud bolts.
8. Remove the nut and the power steering pressure (PSP) tube bracket from the valve cover stud bolt.
9. NOTE: It is necessary to reposition the A/C tubes to remove the valve cover.
Loosen the bolt, the 10 stud bolts and remove the RH valve cover.
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Discard the gasket.
10. NOTE: VCT solenoid seal removal shown, spark plug tube seal removal similar.
Inspect the VCT solenoid seals and the spark plug tube seals. Remove any damaged seals.
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Using the special tools, remove the seal(s).
11. Clean the valve cover, cylinder head and engine front cover sealing surfaces with metal surface cleaner.
Installation
All engines
1. NOTE: Installation of new seals is only required if damaged seals were removed during disassembly of the engine.
NOTE: Spark plug tube seal installation shown, VCT seal installation similar.
Using the special tools, install new VCT solenoid and/or spark plug tube seals.
