Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the new valve rocker arm cover gasket. Make sure that the valve rocker arm cover gasket is seated properly in the valve rocker arm cover groove.
- Install the right valve rocker arm cover.
- Apply thread lock compound GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488) or equivalent to the valve rocker arm cover bolt threads.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
- Install the right valve rocker arm cover bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the fuel injector sight shield bracket to the exhaust manifold.
- Install the fuel injector sight shield bracket nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
- Install the right engine lift bracket to the exhaust manifold.
- Install the right engine lift bracket bolt and nut.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt and the nut to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
- Install the EVAP purge solenoid and the brace. Refer to EVAP CANISTER PURGE SOLENOID .
- Install the right spark plug wires to the right spark plugs.
- Carefully release the J 41131. Return the engine to the proper position.
- Install the right and the left engine mount struts. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right and Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Left .
- Install the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement (L36) or Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement (L67) .
- Install the air cleaner intake duct. Refer to AIR CLEANER INTAKE DUCT .
- Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (L36) or Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (L67) .
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE .
- Check and fill the crankcase as necessary.
- Inspect for oil leaks.