Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation - Left

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Fig 1: Identifying Cylinder Head To Lower Intake Manifold Joint

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IMPORTANT:

All gasket-mating surfaces need to be free of oil and foreign material. Use GM P/N 12378392 or equivalent to clean surfaces.
Apply sealant GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148) or equivalent at the cylinder head to lower intake manifold joint.

Install a NEW gasket to the valve rocker arm cover. Ensure that the gasket is properly seated in the groove of the valve rocker arm cover.
Apply sealant GM P/N 12378521, (Canadian P/N 88901148) or the equivalent to the joint surfaces (1) where the cylinder head and intake manifold meet.

Fig 2: View Of Valve Rocker Arm Cover - Left

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Install the valve rocker arm cover.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

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