Installation Procedure

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If necessary, perform the following steps:
- Assemble the cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Assemble .
- Install the exhaust manifold to the cylinder head. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Installation - Left Side

Fig 1: View Of Left Cylinder Head Gasket

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Fig 2: View Of Left Cylinder Head

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Carefully install the cylinder head with the exhaust manifold to the engine. Refer to Cylinder Head Installation - Left Side .

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the oil filter adapter upper bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the oil filter housing adapter bolt to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).
Install the oil level indicator. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement .
Install the catalytic converter to the exhaust manifold. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
Install the wiring harness bracket to the rear of the cylinder head.
Install the surge tank hose to the bracket at the rear of the cylinder head.
Install the power steering pump bolts. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement (LY7) .
Install the wiring harness connector bracket from the side of the cylinder head.
Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connector located at the side of the cylinder head.

Fig 3: View Of Left Cylinder Head Wiring Harness Ground Bolt

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Install the wiring harness ground to the cylinder head.
Tighten: Tighten the wiring harness ground bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 4: View Of Coolant Temperature Sensor And Electrical Connector

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Install the coolant temperature sensor electrical connector heat shield.
Install the oil level indicator. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement .
Install the left bank secondary timing chain. Refer to Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Replacement - Left Side .