G8 V6-3.6L (2008)
Timing Cover: Service and Repair
ENGINE FRONT COVER REPLACEMENT
Tools Required: EN 46109 Engine Front Cover Installation Guide Pins
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the engine covers. See: Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Engine Cover Replacement
2. Remove the upper intake manifold with the lower intake manifold. See: Intake Manifold/Service and Repair
3. Remove the camshaft covers. See: Cylinder Head Assembly/Valve Cover/Service and Repair
4. Drain the engine coolant. See: Cooling System/Service and Repair
5. Remove the radiator outlet hose. See: Cooling System/Radiator Hose/Service and Repair
6. Compress the coolant bleed hose retaining clamp (4) at the outlet housing (1) end and slide 50 mm (2 in) along the coolant bleed hose (3).
7. Remove the coolant bleed hose (3) from the outlet housing (1).
Important: Twist and pull the coolant recovery hose (2) to remove from the outlet housing (1).
8. Disconnect the coolant recovery hose (2) from the outlet housing (1).
Important: Plug or cap the hoses and inlets when separating the cooling system components, this prevents dirt and other contaminants from
entering the cooling system.
9. Plug or cap the cooling system hoses and inlets.
10. Remove the water outlet housing. See: Cooling System/Thermostat Housing/Service and Repair