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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Valve Rocker Arm Cover (Left)
    GM843849Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install a new valve rocker arm cover gasket if the gasket was removed from the rocker arm cover.
  2. Install the valve rocker arm cover.
  3. Install the valve rocker arm cover bolts.
    4. Fig 2: Valve Rocker Arm Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence
    GM843854Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Tighten the valve rocker arm cover bolts in the sequence shown, using two passes as shown.

    Tighten: 

    • Tighten the bolts a first pass to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
    • Tighten the bolts a final pass to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

    5. Fig 3: View Of Spark Plug Wires (Left)
    GM843846Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Fully install the spark plug wire by pushing on the exposed end of the spark plug boot. Do not push the spark plug wire on to the spark plug by using the metal heat shield.
  5. Install the spark plug wires to the spark plugs and ignition coils.
    6. Fig 4: View Of Generator, Injector Harness, Ignition Coil Harness, ETC & Purge Valve Solenoid Electrical Connectors
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  6. Connect the ignition coil harness electrical connector (4).
  7. Install the CPA retainer to the ignition coil electrical connector.
  8. Install the engine sight shield. Refer to Engine Sight Shield Replacement .
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