Removing valve cover Bolt

Tiny
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3.6l. Removed all connectors and hoses as well as bolts, I see there is a star looking bolt on the wheel side of the passenger side valve cover. Do they need to come out and how? They are between the first and second bolt on side, and 2nd and 3rd bolt.
Thursday, September 10th, 2020 AT 4:20 PM

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Tiny
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I am not sure which star looking bolt you are talking about other then the torx bolt in the cam sensor.

If that is not it, can you get a picture of it?

However, here is the process for removing the head cover to see if this answers your question. Thanks
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Thursday, September 10th, 2020 AT 4:41 PM
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I will send you a picture when I get home. But this is the one:
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Thursday, September 10th, 2020 AT 4:46 PM
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Yeah. A picture would be great but I don't remember taking that off when doing this. However seeing it may help. Plus I can stop by the local dealer in the morning and get a closer look at a 3.6L if needed. But let's start with the picture and go from there. Thanks
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Thursday, September 10th, 2020 AT 7:28 PM
Tiny
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Right here.
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Thursday, September 10th, 2020 AT 7:37 PM
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This part that I circled? I am pretty sure that is a a stud where you clip the harness to it. Either way, no it should come off without removing that. Looks like you have the valve cover bolt already loose next to it so you should be good.
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Thursday, September 10th, 2020 AT 7:51 PM
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Yes, that's it.
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Thursday, September 10th, 2020 AT 7:57 PM
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Cool. You should be good. Let us know if you need anything else on this. Thanks.
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Thursday, September 10th, 2020 AT 7:59 PM
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I found one rocker arm that is bad, I am about to replace it. What is the torque spec for when tightening the camshaft bracket bolts?
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Saturday, September 12th, 2020 AT 9:20 AM
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I am attaching the entire engine torque specs just in case you need other things as well or in the future.
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Saturday, September 12th, 2020 AT 6:31 PM
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Excellent, thanks.
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Saturday, September 12th, 2020 AT 7:38 PM
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You are welcome. Let us know the result when you get it wrapped up. Thanks
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Sunday, September 13th, 2020 AT 7:01 PM

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