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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Cylinder Head To Lower Intake Manifold Joint
    GM190588Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: All gasket mating surfaces need to be free of oil and foreign material. Use GM P/N 12346139 (Canadian P/N 10953463) or equivalent to clean surfaces.
    IMPORTANT: Apply sealant GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148), or equivalent, at the cylinder head to lower intake manifold joint.
  1. Apply sealant at the cylinder head to lower intake manifold joint (1).
  2. Fig 2: View Of Valve Rocker Arm Cover - Right
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  3. Install the valve rocker arm cover gasket into the valve rocker arm cover. Ensure that the gasket is properly seated in the groove of the valve rocker arm cover.
  4. Install valve rocker arm cover.
  5. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  6. Install the valve rocker arm cover bolts.

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

  7. Install the vacuum hose to the grommet in the engine right side valve rocker arm cover.
  8. Fig 3: Locating Ignition Coil Bracket
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  9. Install the ignition module bracket with the coils.
  10. Install the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve. Refer to Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.4L.
  11. Fig 4: Vacuum Hoses To EVAP Purge Valve
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  12. Connect the vacuum hoses from the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve.
  13. Connect the engine right side spark plug wires. Refer to Spark Plug Wire Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.4L.
  14. Install the generator bracket. Refer to Generator Bracket Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  15. Install the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement (LA1) in Engine Electrical.
  16. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .