NHTSA ID Number: 10130561
Manufacturer Communication Number: PI0746D
TSB/Document Date: 2018-04-02
Summary
This preliminary informational bulletin provides a revision for PI0746C to add the Saturn
AURA and update the first Parts Information table and Warranty Information.
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TSB/Document ID: PI0746D
Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2013-07-09
MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version:
Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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Bulletin No.: PI0746D
Date: Jul-2013
Subject:
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) On, Poor Acceleration, Throttle Body Freezing, Multiple DTCs Set, Ice
Deposits and/or Oil Deposits Present in Air inlet Duct
Models:
2008-2011 Buick Enclave
2007-2011 Chevrolet Malibu
2009-2011 Chevrolet Traverse
2007-2011 GMC Acadia
2007-2010 Pontiac G6
2007-2009 Saturn AURA
2007-2010 Saturn OUTLOOK
Equipped with 3.6L Engine (RPOs LY7, LLT)
This PI is being revised to add the Saturn AURA and update the first Parts Information table and Warranty Information.
Please discard PI0746C.
Condition/Concern
Some customers may comment that the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is on.
They may also comment on poor engine performance and/or reduced acceleration.
The reduced engine power will be experienced after initial cold start up or driving in low ambient temperatures.
Technicians may find DTCs P0101, P0171, P0172, P0174, P0175, P1516, P2177, P2178, P2179, P2180, P2187, P2188, P2189 and/or P2190 along with either
ice or oil deposits in the air inlet duct.
Ice formation is caused by condensation freezing at the base of the throttle body with additional collection of ice formation deposits in the air inlet duct. Freezing
condensation forms after the vehicle has been driven and then parked in low ambient temperatures.
Oil deposits are the collection of the engine vapors, fuel dilution and oil mist at the base of the throttle body with additional formation collecting in the duct.
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Recommendation/Instructions (2007-2008 Enclave, Malibu, Traverse, Acadia, G6, AURA, OUTLOOK)
Use the following steps for servicing the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system for the models listed above.
1.
Remove both camshaft covers for servicing of the PCV system. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement Left and Right Side in SI.
2.
Clean the PCV orifice with low VOC brake cleaner. Allow to air dry with compressed shop air.
3.
Replace the bank1 camshaft cover gasket.
4.
Reassemble the bank1 camshaft cover.
5.
Replace the bank2 camshaft cover and replace the camshaft cover gasket.
6.
Reassemble the bank2 camshaft cover.
Tighten: Tighten the camshaft cover bolts to 10♦Y (89♦lb♦in).
Tighten: Tighten the camshaft cover bolts to 10♦Y (89♦lb♦in).
7.
Install new PCV foul air tube.
Parts Information (2007-2008 Enclave, Malibu, Acadia, G6, AURA, OUTLOOK)
Part Number
Description
19301853
Tube, PCV (Enclave, Traverse, Acadia, OUTLOOK)
12616914
Tube, PCV (Malibu, G6, AURA)
12647768
Cover, CM/SHF (LH) (LY7)
12641261
Seal, CM/SHR CVR (RH) (LY7)
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under the 5 year/100,000 mile (160,000 km) Powertrain Coverage (Code P) warranty, use:
Labor Operation
Description
Labor Time
4080098*
Replace Positive Crankcase Ventilation Tube/Covers/Seal (Enclave, Acadia,
OUTLOOK)
3.2 hrs
Replace Positive Crankcase Ventilation Tube/Covers/Seal (Malibu, G6, AURA)
2.3 hrs
*This is a unique labor operation for bulletin use only. It will not be published in the Labor Time Guide.
Recommendation/Instructions (2009-2010 Enclave, Malibu, Traverse, Acadia, G6, 2009 AURA, OUTLOOK)
Use the following steps for servicing the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system for the models listed above.
1.
Remove both camshaft covers for servicing of the PCV system. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement Left and Right Side in SI.
2.
Clean the PCV orifice with low VOC brake cleaner. Allow to air dry with compressed shop air.
3.
Replace the bank1 camshaft cover gasket.
4.
Reassemble the bank1 camshaft cover.
Tighten: Tighten the camshaft cover bolts to 10♦Y (89♦lb♦in).
5.
Replace the bank2 camshaft cover and replace the camshaft cover gasket.
6.
Reassemble the bank2 camshaft cover.
Tighten: Tighten the camshaft cover bolts to 10♦Y (89♦lb♦in).
Parts Information (2009-2010 Enclave, Malibu, Traverse, Acadia, G6, 2009 AURA, OUTLOOK)
Part Number
Description
2
12647772
Cover, CM/SHF (LH) (LLT)
12647768
Cover, CM/SHF (LH) (LY7)
12641261
Seal, CM/SHR CVR (RH) (LLT, LY7)
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under the 5 year/100,000 mile (160,000 km) Powertrain Coverage (Code P) warranty, use:
Labor Operation
Description
Labor Time
4080098*
Replace Positive Crankcase Ventilation Tube/Covers/Seal (Enclave, Acadia,
Traverse, OUTLOOK)
3.9 hrs
Replace Positive Crankcase Ventilation Tube/Covers/Seal (Malibu, G6, AURA)
2.3 hrs
*This is a unique labor operation for bulletin use only. It will not be published in the Labor Time Guide.
Use the following steps for servicing the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system for the models listed above.
Recommendation/Instructions (2011 Enclave, Malibu, Traverse, Acadia)
1.
Remove the bank2 camshaft cover for servicing of the PCV system. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement Left Side in SI.
2.
Clean the PCV orifice with low VOC brake cleaner. Allow to air dry with compressed shop air.
3.
Replace the bank2 camshaft cover and replace the camshaft cover gasket.
4.
Reassemble the bank2 camshaft cover.
Tighten: Tighten the camshaft cover bolts to 10♦Y (89♦lb♦in).
Parts Information (2011 Enclave, Malibu, Traverse, Acadia)
Part Number
Description
12647772
Cover, CM/SHF (LH) (LLT)
12647768
Cover, CM/SHF (LH) (LY7)
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation
Description
Labor Time
4060970
Camshaft Cover Replacement
Use Published Labor
Operation Time
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