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Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation - Left

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IMPORTANT:
  • All gasket surfaces should be free of oil or other foreign material during assembly.
  • DO NOT use the valve rocker arm cover gasket again.
  • The valve rocker arm cover bolt grommets may be used again.
  • If the vapor vent grommet has been removed from the valve rocker arm cover, install a NEW vapor vent grommet during assembly.
  1. Install a NEW cover gasket (1) into the valve rocker arm cover.
    Fig 1: Installing Cover Gasket Into Valve Rocker Arm Cover
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  2. Install the valve rocker arm cover onto the cylinder head.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the cover bolts with grommets.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the valve rocker arm cover bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

    Fig 2: Installing Valve Rocker Arm Cover Onto Cylinder Head
    G02129679Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Apply threadlock GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) or equivalent to the threads of the bracket bolts.
  5. Install the ignition coils and bracket assembly and bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the ignition coil and bracket assembly bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

    Fig 3: Installing Ignition Coils And Bracket Assembly And Bolts
    G02129680Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.