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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Applying Sealant To Split Line Of Left Cylinder Head & Camshaft Position Actuator Housing
    GM1242782Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install a new camshaft cover gasket to the camshaft cover, if necessary.
  2. Assemble the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Assemble .
  3. Place a small amount of sealant at the split line (1, 2) of the left cylinder head and the left camshaft position actuator housing. Refer to Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants for the correct part number.
    4. IMPORTANT: Be careful to prevent the exposed section of the camshaft cover gasket from being damaged by the edge of the cylinder head casting.
  4. Work the camshaft cover into position by pivoting the cover down and aligning the bolt holes.
    5. Fig 2: View Of Left Camshaft Cover & Bolts
    GM928241Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  5. Install the camshaft cover bolts.

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

    6. Fig 3: View Of Left Camshaft Cover Ground Strap & Bolts
    GM928237Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. 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).

  7. 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).

    8. Fig 4: Ignition Coils
    GM1614610Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the ignition coils (1) as an assembly. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement - Bank 2 .
    9. Fig 5: PCV Fresh Air Tube
    GM1613990Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) fresh air tube (1) to the left camshaft cover. Refer to Crankcase Ventilation Hoses/Pipes Replacement .
  10. Install the front and rear sections of the supercharger inlet duct. Refer to Supercharger Inlet Duct Assembly Replacement .
  11. Install the engine sight shield, cross car brace, and engine compartment sight shields. Refer to Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement .
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