Cadillac 2.8L & 3.6L Engines Cylinder Head Replacing?

The details mentioned here are for Cadillac CTS and DTS 2.8L & 3.6L Engines Care models.
The procedure to remove and install cylinder head with proper details and diagrams.

Cylinder Head Replacing for

2.8L & 3.6L EnginesLeft Side

1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Relieve the fuel system pressure.
3. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   NOTE

   Do NOT remove the oil filter adapter.
   
   
   
   
   Negative battery cable

   Spark plugs

   Front cover

   Left bank secondary camshaft timing chain

   Coolant temperature sensor

   Wiring harnesses from the cylinder head

   Power steering pump mounting bolts

   Surge tank hose

   Wiring harness bracket

   Catalytic converter

   Oil level indicator tube

   Oil filter adapter upper bolt
   
   
   
   
   Exhaust manifold

   Cylinder head

To install:

Fig. Left cylinder head torque sequence-2.8L and 3.6L engines

1. Install the exhaust manifold to the cylinder head. Tighten the bolts to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm).
2. Install the cylinder head with a new gasket. Tighten using new bolts as follows:
   1. Step 1: Bolts 1-8 to 33 ft. lbs. (45 Nm).
   2. Step 2: Bolts 1-8 plus 120 degrees.
   3. Step 3: Bolts 9-10 to 11 ft. lbs. (15 Nm).
   4. Step 4: Bolts 9-10 plus 60 degrees.
3. Install or connect the following:
   
   
   Oil filter adapter upper bolt. Tighten to 17 ft. lbs. (23 Nm).

   Oil level indicator tube

   Catalytic converter

   Wiring harnesses bracket

   Surge tank hose

   Power steering pump bolts. Tighten bolts to 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm).

   Wiring harnesses

   Coolant temperature sensor

   Left bank secondary camshaft timing chain

   Spark plugs

   Front cover

   Negative battery cable
4. Fill the cooling system to the correct level.
5. Start the engine and check for leaks.

Right Side

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Relieve the fuel system pressure.
4. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   
   Negative battery cable

   Spark plugs

   Front cover

   Right bank secondary camshaft timing chain

   Coolant hoses

   Catalytic converter

   Wiring harnesses from the cylinder head

   Exhaust manifold

   Cylinder head

To install:

Fig. Right cylinder head torque sequence-2.8L and 3.6L

1. Install the exhaust manifold to the cylinder head. Tighten the bolts to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm).
2. Install the cylinder head with a new gasket. Tighten the bolts as follows:
   1. Step 1: Tighten to 33 ft. lbs. (45 Nm).
   2. Step 2: Tighten an additional 120 degrees.
3. Install or connect the following:
   
   
   Wiring harnesses to the cylinder head

   Catalytic converter

   Coolant hoses

   Right bank secondary camshaft timing chain

   Spark plugs

   Front cover

   Negative battery cable
4. Fill the cooling system to the correct level.
5. Start the engine and check for leaks.

These details will help.

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