OEM 2005 Buick LaCrosse Timing Cover

2005 Buick LaCrosse Timing Cover Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the engine front timing cover on 2005 Buick LaCrosse?

  A: Engine front cover replacement starts with disconnecting the negative Battery Cable and removing the ecu module (Powertrain Management/Computers and Control Systems/Engine Control Module/Service and Repair). Next remove the generator assembly from starting and charging/charging system/alternator/service and repair before removing the coolant overflow reservoir together with the Power Steering Reservoir from steering and suspension/steering/power steering/power steering fluid reservoir/service and repair/remote power steering fluid reservoir replacement. The service procedure starts with camshaft cover removal from the cylinder head assembly/valve cover section/service and repair). Moving on, technicians should take off the upper Radiator Hose and water outlet through service and repair/overhaul/repair instructions/13. Water outlet removal. The water outlet removal is followed by servicing the Water Pump before moving onto engine splash shield and then performing repairs on the crankshaft balancer followed by drive belt tensioner work. The last step involves removing the engine front cover from the engine block according to service and repair/overhaul/repair instructions/21. Engine front cover removal). Deal with the installation procedure by first setting the engine front cover according to service and repair/overhaul/repair instructions/128. Install the engine front cover as instructed and proceed with the Water Pump followed by camshaft covers then drive belt tensioner before installing the crankshaft balancer. Install coolant overflow reservoir and Power Steering Reservoir followed by upper Radiator Hose and water outlet. Finish with generator assembly and engine splash shield and ecu module before reattaching the negative Battery Cable.