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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Applying Sealant To Split Line Of Right Cylinder Head & Camshaft Position Actuator Housing
    GM1242793Courtesy 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 right cylinder head and the right 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.
  5. Work the camshaft cover into position by pivoting the cover down and aligning the bolt holes.
  6. Fig 2: View Of Right Camshaft Cover & Bolts
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    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  7. Install the camshaft cover bolts.

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

  8. Install the wiring harness clips to the camshaft cover.
  9. Fig 3: View Of Ground Strap, Right Camshaft Cover & Bolt
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  10. Install the bolt connecting ground strap to the right camshaft cover.

    Tighten:  Tighten the left ground strap bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  11. Fig 4: Ignition Coils
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  12. Install the ignition coils (2) as an assembly. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement - Bank 1 .
  13. Install the battery tray and battery. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
  14. Fig 5: PCV Fresh Air Tube
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  15. Install the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) fresh air tube (1) to the right camshaft cover. Refer to Crankcase Ventilation Hoses/Pipes Replacement .
  16. Fig 6: Fuel Line Fitting
    GM1614622Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Connect the fuel line (4) to the fuel rail. Refer to Fuel Hose/Pipes Replacement - Engine Compartment .
  18. Install the front and rear sections of the supercharger inlet duct. Refer to Supercharger Inlet Duct Assembly Replacement .
  19. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  20. Install the engine sight shield, cross car brace, and engine compartment sight shields. Refer to Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement .