Engine Front Cover Installation

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Install the engine front cover gasket.
Apply sealer GM P/N 12346004, (Canadian P/N 10953480) or equivalent to both sides of the lower tabs of the engine front cover gasket.

Fig 1: Installing Engine Front Cover Gasket
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Install the engine front cover.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the engine front cover bolts (3).
Tighten

Tighten the engine front cover bolts (3) to 55 N.m (41 lb ft).
Install the engine front cover bolts (1).
Tighten

Tighten the engine front cover bolts (1) to 55 N.m (41 lb ft).
Install the engine front cover bolts (2).
Tighten

Tighten the engine front cover bolts (2) to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

Fig 2: Installing Engine Front Cover
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Install the crankshaft position sensor wiring bracket.
Install the crankshaft position sensor wiring bracket bolt.
Tighten

Tighten the crankshaft position sensor wiring bracket bolt to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

Fig 3: Installing Crankshaft Position Sensor Wiring Bracket
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