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ENGINE - K SERIES KV6
12-3-20 REPAIRS
Camshaft cover gasket - LH - Up to 03MY
$% 12.29.40
Remove
1.Remove engine acoustic cover.
+ ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS,
Cover - engine acoustic.
2.Depress locking collars and release 2 breather
hoses from LH camshaft cover.
3.Disconnect 3 ht leads from spark plugs.
4.Remove special bolt securing ht lead guide
bracket to LH cylinder head and position ht
leads aside.
5.Disconnect CMP sensor multiplug and release
male end of multiplug from bracket.6.Remove bolt securing multiplug bracket which
also retains front HO2S multiplug, move
bracket and multiplug aside.
7.Using sequence shown, progressively loosen
and remove 14 bolts securing camshaft cover.
8.Remove camshaft cover, remove and discard
gasket.
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ENGINE - K SERIES KV6
REPAIRS 12-3-21
Refit
1.Clean mating surfaces of camshaft cover and
carrier.
2.Clean inside of camshaft cover. If necessary,
wash oil separator elements in solvent and
blow dry.
3.Position new gasket to camshaft carrier with
arrows on gasket pointing towards inlet
manifold.
4.Position camshaft cover, fit and tighten bolts
progressively in the sequence shown to 9 Nm
(7 lbf.ft).
5.Position multiplug bracket, fit and tighten bolt to
9 Nm (7 lbf.ft).
6.Secure male end of CMP sensor multiplug to
bracket and connect multiplug.
7.Connect ht leads to spark plugs in their correct
fitted order.
8.Position ht lead guide bracket, fit and tighten
special bolt.
9.Connect breather hoses to LH camshaft cover.
10.Fit engine acoustic cover.
+ ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS,
Cover - engine acoustic.
11.Check engine oil, top-up if necessary.
+ MAINTENANCE, MAINTENANCE,
Engine Oil and Filter – KV6.
Camshaft cover gasket - LH - from 03MY
$% 12.29.40
Remove
1.Remove the engine acoustic cover.
+ ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS,
Cover - engine acoustic.
2.Depress locking collars and release 2 breather
hoses from LH camshaft cover.
3.Remove acoustic cover retainer and remove
plug top coil harness clip.
4.Disconnect CMP sensor multiplug and release
male end of multiplug from bracket.
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ENGINE - K SERIES KV6
12-3-22 REPAIRS
5.Remove bolt securing multiplug bracket which
also retains front HO2S multiplug, move
bracket and multiplug aside.
6.Withdraw multiplug lock and disconnect
multiplug from each plug top coil.
7.Remove bolt securing each plug top coil to
camshaft cover and remove 3 plug top coils.
8.Noting location of earth lead and using
sequence shown, progressively loosen and
remove 14 bolts securing camshaft cover.9.Remove camshaft cover and discard gasket.
Refit
1.Clean mating surfaces of camshaft cover and
carrier.
2.Clean inside of camshaft cover. If necessary,
wash oil separator elements in solvent and
blow dry.
3.Position new gasket to camshaft carrier with
arrows on gasket pointing towards inlet
manifold.
4.Position camshaft cover, align earth lead and fit
and tighten bolts progressively in sequence
shown to 9 Nm (7 lbf.ft).
5.Fit plug top coils, fit bolts and tighten to 5 Nm
(3.7 lbf.ft).
6.Connect and secure multiplugs to plug top
coils.
7.Fit coil harness clip, fit acoustic cover retainer
and tighten to 3 Nm (2.2 lbf.ft).
8.Position multiplug bracket to camshaft cover, fit
and tighten bolt to 9 Nm (7 lbf.ft).
9.Secure male end of CMP sensor multiplug to
bracket and connect multiplug.
10.Connect breather hoses to LH camshaft cover.
11.Check engine oil level, top-up if necessary.
12.Fit the engine acoustic cover.
+ ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS,
Cover - engine acoustic.
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ENGINE - K SERIES KV6
REPAIRS 12-3-23
Camshaft cover gasket - RH
$% 12.29.41
Remove
1.Remove inlet manifold chamber.
+ MANIFOLDS & EXHAUST SYSTEMS
- K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, Seals - inlet
manifold chamber - up to 03MY.
2.Depress locking collar and release breather
hose from RH camshaft cover.
3. Models up to 03MY: Remove 6 bolts securing
plug top coils to RH camshaft cover and
remove coils.4. Models from 03MY: Remove 3 bolts securing
plug top coils to RH camshaft cover and
remove coils.
5.Remove bolt securing earth lead to RH
camshaft cover and release earth lead.
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ENGINE - K SERIES KV6
12-3-24 REPAIRS
6.Using sequence shown, progressively loosen
and remove 14 bolts securing camshaft cover.
7.Remove camshaft cover, remove and discard
gasket.Refit
1.Clean mating surfaces of camshaft cover and
carrier.
2.Position new gasket to camshaft carrier with
arrows on gasket pointing towards inlet
manifold.
3.Position camshaft cover, fit and tighten bolts
progressively in the sequence shown to 9 Nm
(7 lbf.ft).
4.Position plug top coils, fit bolts and tighten to 9
Nm (7 lbf.ft).
5.Position earth lead to RH camshaft cover, fit
bolt and tighten to 9 Nm (7 lbf.ft).
6.Secure breather hose to camshaft cover.
7.Fit inlet manifold chamber.
+ MANIFOLDS & EXHAUST SYSTEMS
- K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, Seals - inlet
manifold chamber - up to 03MY.
8.Check engine oil, top-up if necessary.
+ MAINTENANCE, MAINTENANCE,
Engine Oil and Filter – KV6.
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ENGINE - K SERIES KV6
REPAIRS 12-3-25
Cover - engine acoustic
$% 12.30.50
Remove
1.Loosen clip and disconnect fresh air intake
hose from acoustic cover.
2. Non NAS: Loosen clip and release air intake
and air bypass hose from throttle body.
3. NAS:Loosen clip and disconnect air intake
hose from air flow meter (MAF) sensor.
4.Release 2 turnbuckles securing acoustic cover
to LH camshaft cover.
5.Release retaining strap and remove acoustic
cover.
Refit
1.Fit and secure engine acoustic cover.
2.Connect air intake and air bypass hoses,
secure clip.
3.Connect fresh air intake hose to acoustic cover
and tighten clip screw.
Engine and automatic gearbox - up to
03MY
$% 12.37.01.99
Remove
1.Disconnect battery earth lead.
2.Tie bonnet back in upright position.
3.Drain cooling system.
+ COOLING SYSTEM - K SERIES KV6,
ADJUSTMENTS, Coolant - drain and refill.
4.Remove engine acoustic cover.
+ ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS,
Cover - engine acoustic.
5.Remove battery carrier.
+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Carrier - battery.
6.Remove engine ECM.
+ ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM -
SIEMENS, REPAIRS, Engine control module
(ECM) - Non NAS.
7.Remove 2 screws securing harness clamp and
remove clamp.
8.Disconnect 2 engine harness to main harness
multiplugs.
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ENGINE - K SERIES KV6
12-3-26 REPAIRS
9.Release air duct and harness rubber sleeve
from 'E' box.
10.Release 4 clips securing carrier in 'E' box,
remove carrier from 'E' box and position aside.
11.Remove nut, release retainer and remove 'E'
box.
12.Remove engine compartment fuse box cover.13.Remove 2 bolts securing battery and starter
lead to fuse box.
14.Disconnect multiplug from fuse box.
15.Disconnect earth header multiplug.
16.Release 3 clips securing engine harness to 'E'
box mounting bracket, lay harness over engine.
17.Remove bolt securing engine earth lead.
M12 6765
M12 6766
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ENGINE - K SERIES KV6
REPAIRS 12-3-27
18.Disconnect Lucar from starter solenoid.
19.Release 2 gearbox harness multiplugs from
mounting bracket clips and disconnect
multiplugs.20.Position absorbent cloth around fuel feed pipe
connection to collect spillage.
WARNING: The spilling of fuel is
unavoidable during this operation. Ensure
that all necessary precautions are taken to
prevent fire and explosion.
21.Pull back rubber sleeve on fuel pipe connector,
release connector and disconnect fuel pipe
from fuel rail pipe.
CAUTION: Always fit plugs to open
connections to prevent contamination.
22.Release clip and disconnect hose from purge
control valve.
CAUTION: Always fit plugs to open
connections to prevent contamination.
23.Release throttle cable from clips on harness
brackets, if fitted, if fitted.
24.Release throttle cable from abutment bracket
and disconnect cable from throttle body cam, if
fitted.