Published: 11-May-2011

2007.0 Range Rover Sport (LS), 303-01D

Engine - TDV8 3.6L Diesel

Left Valve Cover (G938656)

IN-VEHICLE REPAIR
  • 12.29.43
  • Camshaft Cover - Left - Renew
  • TDV8
  • 5.20
Removal
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to: Specifications (414-00 Battery and Charging System - General Information, Specifications).
  2. Remove the LH bank fuel injectors. For additional information, refer to: Left Fuel Injectors (303-04D Fuel Charging and Controls - TDV8 3.6L Diesel, Removal and Installation).
  3. Remove the intake manifold plenum chamber. For additional information, refer to: Intake Manifold Plenum Chamber (303-01D Engine - TDV8 3.6L Diesel, In-vehicle Repair).
  4. E77845
    Disconnect the intake manifold plenum chamber tuning valve vacuum hose.
  5. CAUTION:

    Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps.

    E77123
    Remove and discard the high-pressure fuel rail supply line.
      • Release the clip.
  6. E77124
    Remove the LH fuel rail.
      • Remove the 2 bolts.
      • Remove the bracket.
  7. E85181
    Clamp the 2 fuel fired booster heater coolant hoses.
  8. E85182
    Release and reposition the 2 fuel fired booster heater coolant hoses.
      • Release the 2 clips.
  9. E85183
    Remove the fuel line support bracket.
      • Remove the 3 nuts.
      • Release the 2 wiring harness clips.
  10. E77847
    Remove the valve cover.
      • Fully loosen the 18 bolts.
      • Remove and discard the gasket.
  11. NOTE:

    Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.

    E77848
    Remove the intake manifold tuning valve.
      • Remove the 2 screws.
      • Release the actuator rod.
Installation
  1. Install the intake manifold tuning valve.
      • Secure the actuator rod.
      • Tighten the screws to 3 Nm (2 lb.ft).
  2. CAUTION:

    Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.

    E80512
    Install the valve cover.
      • Install a new gasket.
      • Install the special tool.
      • Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
      • Remove the special tool.
  3. Install the fuel line support bracket.
      • Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 Ib.ft).
      • Secure the wiring harness clips.
  4. Secure the fuel fired booster heater coolant hoses.
      • Secure the clips.
      • Remove the hose clamps.
  5. Install the LH fuel rail.
      • Install the bracket.
      • Tighten the bolts to 23 Nm (17 lb.ft).
  6. NOTE:

    Remove and discard the blanking caps.

    Install the new high-pressure fuel rail supply line.
      • Stage 1: Tighten the high-pressure fuel supply line union at the fuel rail to 15 Nm (11 lb.ft).
      • Stage 2: Tighten the high-pressure fuel supply line union at the fuel pump to 15 Nm (11 lb.ft).
      • Stage 3: Tighten the high-pressure fuel supply line union at the fuel rail to 30 Nm (22 lb.ft).
      • Stage 4: Tighten the high-pressure fuel supply line union at the fuel pump to 30 Nm (22 lb.ft).
      • Tighten the nut to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
  7. Connect the intake manifold plenum chamber tuning valve vacuum hose.
  8. Install the intake manifold plenum chamber. For additional information, refer to: Intake Manifold Plenum Chamber (303-01D Engine - TDV8 3.6L Diesel, In-vehicle Repair).
  9. Install the LH bank fuel injectors. For additional information, refer to: Left Fuel Injectors (303-04D Fuel Charging and Controls - TDV8 3.6L Diesel, Removal and Installation).
  10. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to: Specifications (414-00 Battery and Charging System - General Information, Specifications).