HOW TO - Remove engine cover

[davidofsurrender]

Well now I feel pretty dumb for having to ask, I can't imagine I'm the ONLY person who doesn't know how to take the engine cover off but I didnt see any threads about it so I guess I'm a complete noob

hopefully it doesn't take a whole lot of time to get an answer, but HELP PLEASE!!

[Neatong6er]

Re: HOW TO - Remove engine cover

I don't know about the 2.4 but on the 3500 and 3900 you need to remove the oil cap, and it'll just pop right off.

[davidofsurrender]

Re: HOW TO - Remove engine cover

oh really? ill try that, i mean i pull on it a little bit and it just feels like it has zero give so i dont try pulling to hard..i actually feel like i'll hurt myself more from pulling to hard than i would hurt the cover haha

[Neatong6er]

Re: HOW TO - Remove engine cover

Just make sure that theres nothing holding it down on the top i.e. the oil cap. There are little rubber grommets on the bottom that fit into metal nipples on the engine. I'll show you some pics tomorrow if you still haven't gotten it.

[davidofsurrender]

Re: HOW TO - Remove engine cover

haha yeah i figured id probably have to take the oil cap off i'll be honest i didnt put TO much effort into taking it off i was just looking around under the hood for a minute and wanted to come on here and check before i tried anything, a pic or 2 would be nice though! i want to geta CAI in the near future so im going to have to know how to take the cover/intake cover off eventually haha

[LoJac963]

Re: HOW TO - Remove engine cover

I know the 2.2 Eco in my Cavy just had the rubber grommets on the bottom also. You've never taken it off so the first time can be really difficult. As mentioned just make sure nothing on the top is holding it down and try to wiggle it away from the posts grabbing onto the grommets. It should come free eventually.

[davidofsurrender]

Re: HOW TO - Remove engine cover

ok! thank you for the advice I'll go give it a try today, and also does anyone know on the 2.4 if i have to keep the cover off if i get a CAI?

[Neatong6er]

Re: HOW TO - Remove engine cover

No you don't have to keep the cover off for the intake, but that black box will go. Did you get it off or do you need some pics? I can go snap a few really quick.

[davidofsurrender]

Re: HOW TO - Remove engine cover

ok! yeah i knew the box would have to go which is fine if i have a cold air id want to show it off when i open my hood haha but i like to have the clean look under the hood with the cover on since its just a baby 4 cylinder engine haha

and i havent gotten a chance to try yet but if youre up to it some pics would be nice haha having some what of a diagram never hurts =]

[Neatong6er]

Re: HOW TO - Remove engine cover

Ok here you go hope this helps. Like I said remove oil cap and should pull right off.

[davidofsurrender]

Re: HOW TO - Remove engine cover

ahh thats pretty much the same thing that the headlights are held on with behind the fender my cover does look a little different but im sure the same properties apply to mine

thank you!!

[davidofsurrender]

Re: HOW TO - Remove engine cover

well i did it..now my check engine light is on and idk why -_- im guessing/hoping jusrt because i disconnected the air sensor figured id check the air filter to, came to find that theres a crack and hole in my air box so my filter is filthy and theres crud all in my air box..dandy! AND A&A doesnt have anything on the 2010 air filter so i have to go to the dealer to get a new one..what a grand day! haha

[2004malibuowner]

Re: HOW TO - Remove engine cover

Does your engine cover look like this, except black obviously:

[davidofsurrender]

Re: HOW TO - Remove engine cover

yeah thats it haha, the check engine light eventually went off so im glad for that..still need a new filter though and hopefully its still under warranty i have to check so they can fix my box..or just get a cold air but i dont feel like spending the money right now haha

[streetnu]

Re: HOW TO - Remove engine cover

have you tried autozone or orielly's? they should have em in stock