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Camshaft Cover Installation - Left

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Tools Required

    Fig 1: Identifying EN 46105-2
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  1. Remove the EN 46105-2 from the rear of the left camshafts.
    2. Fig 2: Identifying EN 46101
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  2. Install the EN 46101  onto the spark plug tubes of the left cylinder head.
    3. Fig 3: Removing & Installing Camshaft Cover Bolt Grommets
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  3. Install the camshaft cover bolt grommets prior to installing the camshaft cover bolts.
  4. Wipe the camshaft cover sealing surface on the left cylinder head with a clean, lint-free cloth.
    5. Fig 4: Applying Sealant On Engine Front Cover Split Lines
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  5. 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).
    6. Fig 5: Removing & Installing Left Camshaft Cover
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  6. Place the left camshaft cover into position onto the left cylinder head.
    7. Fig 6: Removing & Installing Left Camshaft Cover Bolts
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  7. Loosely install the left camshaft cover bolts.
    8. Fig 7: Identifying Left Camshaft Cover Tightening Sequence
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    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  8. Tighten the left camshaft cover bolts in the sequence shown.

    Tighten:  Tighten the left camshaft cover bolts in the sequence to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

    9. Fig 8: Identifying EN 46101
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  9. Remove the EN 46101  from the spark plug tubes of the left cylinder head.
    10. Fig 9: Removing & Installing Left Cylinder Head Spark Plugs
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  10. Install the NEW spark plugs into the left cylinder head.

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

    11. Fig 10: Identifying Left Cylinder Head Ignition Coils
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  11. Install each ignition coil through the left camshaft cover into the spark plug tube taking care not to damage the spark plug and/or the seal in the left camshaft cover.
  12. Install each ignition coil bolt.

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

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