VUE FWD V6-3.5L (2008)
13. Loosen the left side valve rocker arm cover bolts.
Important: When removing the left side valve rocker arm cover, ensure the left side valve rocker arm cover gasket stays in place
attached to the left side cylinder head.
14. Remove the left side valve rocker arm cover. If necessary, bump the end of the left side valve rocker arm cover with the palm of your hand or a
soft rubber mallet if the cover adheres to the cylinder head.
15. Cut the RTV in the channel where the lower intake manifold, left side cylinder head and left side valve rocker arm cover meet with a suitable tool.
16. Remove the left side valve rocker arm cover gasket.
17. Clean the sealing surface on the cylinder head with degreaser.
Installation Procedure
Important: All gasket mating surfaces need to be free of oil and foreign material. Use cleaner to clean the surfaces. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids,
Lubricants, and Sealers (See: Specifications/Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers) .
1. Install a NEW left side valve rocker arm cover gasket into the groove in the left side valve rocker arm cover. Ensure that the gasket is properly
seated.
2. Apply sealant at the left side cylinder head to the surfaces where the left side cylinder head and lower intake manifold meet (1). Refer to
Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (See: Specifications/Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers) .