Engine cover removal

2016SS · 04-15-2016, 06:36 PM

Hey guys has anyone removed there whole engine cover yet?

I started last night and ran out of light. Once you take the side covers off the plastic plugs are not easy to get out with out breaking.(I hate those plastic snap in plugs)

The wires run through them with zip tie plugs so it's not as easy as a normal snap on cover.

Anyways if someone has removed there whole cover any pointers? Thanks in advance

leadfoot93 · 04-15-2016, 08:01 PM

Just cut them and buy new ones, I got a package off amazon for 7 bucks. I plan on removing mine this weekend to paint it.

SSDan · 04-15-2016, 08:54 PM

I pulled mine off the first week and have left it off. I don't like fake plastic stuff even though the engine underneath is not that attractive. But for me neither is the cover. So I chose authentic over fake.

As mentioned just cut the zip ties. You'll need a 10mm deep well socket to get off the four post bolts that mount the side covers. Underneath the center plastic part is what GM calls an acoustic skull cap (a fiber sound insulation pad) that you will have to slowly peel off the back of the manifold where it appears to have a little adhesive on it to hold it in place. Take it slow and you can lift it off without tearing it too much. Mine tore just a little on one corner but still usable. If you plan to take the cover off to paint it and then put it back on - you can just leave the sound pad alone.

Here is a photo for the look with the cover fully off.

2016SS · 04-16-2016, 04:56 AM

Awesome thanks guys

2016SS · 04-16-2016, 04:55 PM

Well I got it off I installed a oil catch can and a new engine cover. I managed not to break any clips and used the same ones with a plug tool I bought at Canadian tire.

STRUGLE · 04-21-2016, 03:09 AM

Anyone that removed theirs want to sell them? I'm looking for a set to have custom painted.

2016SS · 04-23-2016, 05:18 PM

If you were in Ontario I would not much into shipping though I might just keep it as a spare and paint it a different scheme for a change one day

shrubby · 08-31-2016, 02:53 PM

I took a quick look and couldn't figure out how to get the side covers off that overlap the engine cover. Do they just snap on and off?

leadfoot93 · 08-31-2016, 05:37 PM

Yes, if you lift from the center near the engine cover they will pop right up and slide off.

shrubby · 08-31-2016, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leadfoot93

Yes, if you lift from the center near the engine cover they will pop right up and slide off.

Worked great. Thanks

leadfoot93 · 09-01-2016, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shrubby

Worked great. Thanks

No Problem

USRobo · 09-05-2016, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2016SS

Well I got it off I installed a oil catch can and a new engine cover. I managed not to break any clips and used the same ones with a plug tool I bought at Canadian tire.

Where did you get that engine cover. It is really nice!

04-15-2016, 06:36 PM	#1
2016SS Drives: 2016 Summit White 2SS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Ontario Posts: 423	Engine cover removal Hey guys has anyone removed there whole engine cover yet? I started last night and ran out of light. Once you take the side covers off the plastic plugs are not easy to get out with out breaking.(I hate those plastic snap in plugs) The wires run through them with zip tie plugs so it's not as easy as a normal snap on cover. Anyways if someone has removed there whole cover any pointers? Thanks in advance __________________ 2003 Cadillac CTS Sold 2006 Nissan 350Z Sold 2008 Cobalt SS/TC Sold 2016 Camaro 2SS Summit built 3/28/16 delivered 2018 Camaro ZL1 cancelled by GM 😡 2019 Corvette 2lt Z51

04-15-2016, 08:01 PM	#2
leadfoot93 Camaro Fan Drives: 2016 Camaro 1SS Garnet Red Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: NY Posts: 1,254 View My Garage	Just cut them and buy new ones, I got a package off amazon for 7 bucks. I plan on removing mine this weekend to paint it. __________________ Ordered: Garnet Red Tint coat 2016 Chevrolet Camaro 1SS, Auto, NPP 1100 Status: 8/6/15 3800 Status: 10/13/15 VIN #116519 4200 Status: 12/19/15 Delivered : 12/28/15 Last edited by leadfoot93; 04-15-2016 at 08:21 PM.

04-15-2016, 08:54 PM	#3
SSDan Drives: 2016 1SS 6MT NPP Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lake Murray, SC Posts: 2,245 View My Garage	I pulled mine off the first week and have left it off. I don't like fake plastic stuff even though the engine underneath is not that attractive. But for me neither is the cover. So I chose authentic over fake. As mentioned just cut the zip ties. You'll need a 10mm deep well socket to get off the four post bolts that mount the side covers. Underneath the center plastic part is what GM calls an acoustic skull cap (a fiber sound insulation pad) that you will have to slowly peel off the back of the manifold where it appears to have a little adhesive on it to hold it in place. Take it slow and you can lift it off without tearing it too much. Mine tore just a little on one corner but still usable. If you plan to take the cover off to paint it and then put it back on - you can just leave the sound pad alone. Here is a photo for the look with the cover fully off. Attached Images __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS Hyper Blue 6MT NPP 2010 Camaro 2SS Cam/Headers/CAI/3.91 gears 476 rwhp/440 rwtq (sold)

04-16-2016, 04:56 AM	#4
2016SS Drives: 2016 Summit White 2SS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Ontario Posts: 423	Awesome thanks guys __________________ 2003 Cadillac CTS Sold 2006 Nissan 350Z Sold 2008 Cobalt SS/TC Sold 2016 Camaro 2SS Summit built 3/28/16 delivered 2018 Camaro ZL1 cancelled by GM 😡 2019 Corvette 2lt Z51

04-16-2016, 04:55 PM	#5
2016SS Drives: 2016 Summit White 2SS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Ontario Posts: 423	Well I got it off I installed a oil catch can and a new engine cover. I managed not to break any clips and used the same ones with a plug tool I bought at Canadian tire. Attached Images __________________ 2003 Cadillac CTS Sold 2006 Nissan 350Z Sold 2008 Cobalt SS/TC Sold 2016 Camaro 2SS Summit built 3/28/16 delivered 2018 Camaro ZL1 cancelled by GM 😡 2019 Corvette 2lt Z51 Last edited by 2016SS; 04-16-2016 at 08:31 PM.

04-21-2016, 03:09 AM	#6
STRUGLE Drives: 2016 2SS Black/Black Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Beaumont TX Posts: 146	Anyone that removed theirs want to sell them? I'm looking for a set to have custom painted.

04-23-2016, 05:18 PM	#7
2016SS Drives: 2016 Summit White 2SS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Ontario Posts: 423	If you were in Ontario I would not much into shipping though I might just keep it as a spare and paint it a different scheme for a change one day __________________ 2003 Cadillac CTS Sold 2006 Nissan 350Z Sold 2008 Cobalt SS/TC Sold 2016 Camaro 2SS Summit built 3/28/16 delivered 2018 Camaro ZL1 cancelled by GM 😡 2019 Corvette 2lt Z51

08-31-2016, 02:53 PM	#8
shrubby Drives: 16' Black³ / 18' ZL1 1LE Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 213	I took a quick look and couldn't figure out how to get the side covers off that overlap the engine cover. Do they just snap on and off? __________________ 16' Supercharged SS Black³ 18' ZL1 1LE Arctic Blue

08-31-2016, 05:37 PM	#9
leadfoot93 Camaro Fan Drives: 2016 Camaro 1SS Garnet Red Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: NY Posts: 1,254 View My Garage	Yes, if you lift from the center near the engine cover they will pop right up and slide off. __________________ Ordered: Garnet Red Tint coat 2016 Chevrolet Camaro 1SS, Auto, NPP 1100 Status: 8/6/15 3800 Status: 10/13/15 VIN #116519 4200 Status: 12/19/15 Delivered : 12/28/15

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