Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sierra and 2003 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

IMPORTANT: Do not reuse the cover gasket or the valve rocker arm cover bolt grommets.

Install a NEW rocker arm cover gasket.
Install NEW rocker arm cover bolt grommets, if necessary.

Fig 1: Rocker Arm Cover & Gasket
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Install the rocker arm cover.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the rocker arm cover bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

Fig 2: Rocker Arm Cover & Bolts
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Position the engine wiring harness.
Connect the engine wiring harness clips.
Connect the following electrical connectors:
- The ignition coil (1)
- The ignition coil drive (2)
- The generator (3)
Fig 3: Ignition Coil, Ignition Coil Drive & Generator Electrical Connectors
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Position the heater hoses.
Install the heater outlet to the hose clip.

Fig 4: Heater Outlet Hose & Clip
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Align the hinge clip with the lip on the throttle body.
In order to install the air cleaner outlet duct, pivot the air cleaner outlet duct downward until the mounting stud is through the hole.

Fig 5: Air Cleaner Outlet Duct
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Install the air cleaner adapter nut.

Fig 6: Air Cleaner Adapter Nut
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Install the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose.

Fig 7: Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Hose
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Tighten the air cleaner outlet duct clamp at the MAF/IAT sensor.

Fig 8: Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp
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