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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install a new rocker arm cover gasket in the groove around the rocker arm cover, if the old gasket was removed.
  2. Install the rocker arm cover to the cylinder head.
  3. Install the rocker arm cover bolts, stud (1) and bracket (2).
    Fig 1: Installing Rocker Arm Cover Bolts, Stud And Bracket
    G01976935Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the rocker arm cover bolts in sequence (1-8).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the rocker arm cover bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

    Fig 2: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Rocker Arm Cover Bolts
    G01976936Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the air cleaner outlet resonator bracket and bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the air cleaner outlet resonator bracket bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

    Fig 3: Installing Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Bracket And Bolts
    G01976937Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the wiring harness bracket to the rear of the engine by using the following procedure:
    1. 6.1. Slide the bracket over the bolt at the rear of the cylinder head.
    2. 6.2. Install the 2 bolts that secure the bracket to the valve rocker arm cover.
  7. Tighten the bolts in the following order:

    Tighten 

    1. 7.1. Tighten the 2 bolts to the valve rocker arm cover to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
    2. 7.2. Tighten the bolt at the rear of the cylinder head to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
      Fig 4: Installing Wiring Harness Bracket To Rear Of Engine
      G01976938Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Position the engine wiring harness.
  9. Install the engine wiring harness to the bracket.
  10. Install the fuel injector harness electrical connector to the bracket on the valve rocker arm cover.
  11. Connect the fuel injector harness electrical connector.
  12. Install the water outlet housing. Refer to THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (2.2L) in Engine Cooling.
  13. Install the throttle body. Refer to THROTTLE BODY in Removal & Installation in Engine Performance.
    Fig 5: Installing Engine Wiring Harness To Bracket
    G01976939Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Install the spark plug wires to the spark plugs. Refer to SPARK PLUGS in Service & Adjustment Specification - 2.2L in Engine Performance.
  15. Install the spark plug wire harness retainer to the thermostat assembly.
  16. Install the air cleaner outlet resonator.
    Fig 6: Installing Spark Plug Wire Harness Retainer To Thermostat Assembly
    G01976940Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Connect the power brake booster vacuum hose.
  18. Fill the engine cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM in Engine Cooling.
    Fig 7: Connecting Power Brake Booster Vacuum Hose
    G01976941Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.