Installation Procedure

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If necessary, perform the following steps:
- Assemble the cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Assemble .
- Install the exhaust manifold to the cylinder head. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Installation - Left .

Fig 1: View Of Left Cylinder Head Gasket

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Install a NEW cylinder head gasket.

Fig 2: View Of Left Cylinder Head

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Carefully install the cylinder head with the exhaust manifold to the engine. Refer to Cylinder Head Installation - Left .

IMPORTANT: Do not remove the exhaust crossover pipe.

Connect the exhaust crossover pipe to the left bank exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement (LY7) in Engine Exhaust.

Fig 3: Locating Coolant Temperature Sensor Electrical Connector

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Install the coolant temperature sensor electrical connector heat shield.
Install the oil level indicator. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement .
Install the left bank secondary timing chain. Refer to Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Replacement - Left .
Install the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement (LY7) in Engine Electrical.
Install the assembled powertrain module to the vehicle. Refer to Engine Replacement .