Holden Calais VF Workshop Manual (2013-2017)

Description

Factory Holden Calais VF Workshop Manual (2013–2017)

This is the official factory-level service manual for the Holden VF Calais and Calais V, covering every model year from 2013 through 2017 and providing US-compatible procedures alongside Australian-spec documentation for these GM-platform performance sedans and Sportwagons.

Powertrain & Drive Coverage

Component	Variants Covered
Petrol	3.6L LFX / LWR V6 SIDI; 6.0L L77 V8; 6.2L LS3 / LSA V8
Diesel	N/A
Transmissions	6-speed automatic: 6L45, 6L80, 6L90
Drive	RWD (left- and right-hand drive covered)
Model Years	2013, 2014, 2015 (VF Series I); 2015, 2016, 2017 (VF Series II)
Badge Twins	Chevrolet SS (US market), Chevrolet Caprice PPV; shares Zeta platform with Holden Commodore VF

Common Calais Repairs Covered

System	Procedures
Engine Cooling	Thermostat housing replacement and coolant leak diagnosis on LFX V6 — a known seepage point on higher-mileage VF engines
Automatic Transmission	6L80/6L90 fluid and filter service, solenoid inspection, and harsh-shift fault diagnosis
Fuel System	High-pressure direct-injection fuel pump replacement and injector carbon cleaning procedure for SIDI V6
Suspension	Front lower control arm bushing and ball joint replacement; rear toe-link service addressing clunk noise on VF Series I

Format & Delivery

PDF. Instant download; lifetime re-downloads.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the LFX V6 have a known carbon build-up problem, and is cleaning covered in this manual?

Yes. Like most direct-injected V6 engines, the 3.6L LFX in the VF Calais is prone to intake valve carbon deposits because fuel never washes the back of the valves. This manual includes the complete walnut-blasting and manual cleaning procedure along with fuel injector removal and flow testing steps to restore proper performance.

Is this manual compatible with the Chevrolet SS, which shares the same platform?

The Holden VF Calais and the US-market Chevrolet SS are built on the same Zeta architecture with largely identical powertrains (LS3 V8, 6L80 transmission). Much of the mechanical content is directly applicable to the Chevy SS, though trim and electrical connector references are Holden/Australian-spec throughout.

Are the 6L80 and 6L90 transmissions both fully covered, including internal rebuild procedures?

Yes. The transmission section covers fluid and filter service, solenoid replacement, valve body removal, and complete teardown/rebuild sequences for the 6L45, 6L80, and 6L90 units, along with torque specifications and clutch pack clearance data for each variant.

What format is the manual?

This manual is delivered as a fully searchable PDF file. It works on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android devices. Pages can be printed individually or in sections, and keyword search makes locating any procedure fast and straightforward.