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Camshaft Cover Installation - Right Side: Installation

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    Fig 1: Identifying EN 46105-1
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  1. Remove the EN 48383-3 from the rear of the right camshafts.
  2. Fig 2: Identifying Spark Plug Tubes
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  3. Install the EN 46101  onto the spark plug tubes of the right cylinder head. See Special Tools .
  4. Fig 3: View Of Right Camshaft Cover Bolt Grommets
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  5. Install the camshaft cover bolt insulators prior to installing the camshaft cover bolts.
  6. Wipe the camshaft cover sealing surface on the right cylinder head with a clean, lint-free cloth.
  7. Fig 4: Identifying Engine Front Cover Split Lines
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  8. Place a bead 8 mm (0.3150 in) in diameter by 4 mm (0.1575 in) in height of RTV sealant, GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148) or equivalent, on the engine front cover split lines (1).
  9. Fig 5: View Of Right Camshaft Cover
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  10. Place the right camshaft cover into position onto the right cylinder head.
  11. Fig 6: Locating Right Camshaft Cover Bolts
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  12. Loosely install the right camshaft cover bolts.
  13. Fig 7: Identifying Right Camshaft Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence
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    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  14. Tighten the right camshaft cover bolts in the sequence shown.

    Tighten: 

    1. Tighten the right camshaft cover bolts in the sequence to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
    2. Tighten the right camshaft cover bolts a second pass in the sequence to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  15. Fig 8: View Of Spark Plug Tubes
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  16. Remove the EN 46101  from the spark plug tubes of the right cylinder head. See Special Tools .
  17. Fig 9: View Of Spark Plugs
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  18. Install the NEW spark plugs into the right cylinder head.

    Tighten:  Tighten the spark plugs to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

  19. Fig 10: View Of Ignition Coils
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  20. Install the ignition coils.
  21. Fig 11: Identifying Ignition Coil Bolts
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  22. Install the ignition coil bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the ignition coil bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).