Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Apply sealant at the cylinder head to lower intake manifold joint (1).
- 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.
- Install valve rocker arm cover.
- Install the valve rocker arm cover bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the vacuum hose to the grommet in the engine right side valve rocker arm cover.
- Install the ignition module bracket with the coils.
- Install the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve. Refer to Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.4L.
- Connect the vacuum hoses from the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve.
- Connect the engine right side spark plug wires. Refer to Spark Plug Wire Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.4L.
- Install the generator bracket. Refer to Generator Bracket Replacement in Engine Electrical.
- Install the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement (LA1) in Engine Electrical.
- Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
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.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.