Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Applying Sealant To Split Line Of Left Cylinder Head & Camshaft Position Actuator Housing

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Install a new camshaft cover gasket to the camshaft cover if necessary.
Place a small amount of sealant GM P/N 12345739 (Canadian P/N 10953541) or equivalent at the split line (1, 2) of the left cylinder head and the left camshaft position actuator housing.

IMPORTANT: Be careful to prevent the exposed section of the camshaft cover gasket from being damaged by the edge of the cylinder head casting.

Work the camshaft cover into position by pivoting the cover down and aligning the bolt holes.

Fig 2: View Of Left Camshaft Cover & Bolts

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

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

Fig 3: View Of Left Camshaft Cover Ground Strap & Bolts

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Install the bolt connecting the left camshaft cover ground strap to the left camshaft cover.
Tighten: Tighten the left ground strap bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Rotate the oil level indicator tube back into its original position and install the bolt securing the tube to the cylinder head.
Tighten: Tighten the oil level indicator tube bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 4: View Of PCV Fresh Air Tube

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Install the ignition module. Refer to Ignition Control Module Replacement - Bank 2 in Engine Controls - 4.6L (LH2).
Connect the PCV fresh air tube to the left camshaft cover.
Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .