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Installation Procedure

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  1. 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.
  2. Install the right valve rocker arm cover.
  3. Apply thread lock compound GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) or equivalent to the valve rocker arm cover bolt threads.
  4. Install the right valve rocker arm cover bolts.

    Tighten: 

    Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in) 

    Fig 1: Right Valve Rocker Arm Cover Bolts
    G01764175Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the fuel injector sight shield bracket to the exhaust manifold studs.
  6. Install the fuel injector sight shield bracket nuts.

    Tighten: 

    Tighten the nuts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft) 

    Fig 2: Fuel Injector Sight Shield Bracket To The Exhaust Manifold Studs
    G01764176Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the right engine lift bracket.
  8. Install the right engine lift bracket nut and the bolt.

    Tighten: 

    Tighten the nut and the bolt to 30 N.m (22 lb ft) 

    Fig 3: Right Engine Lift Bracket
    G01764177Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the EVAP purge solenoid brace and the EVAP purge solenoid. Refer to EVAP CANISTER PURGE SOLENOID
  10. Install the right spark plug wires to the spark plugs. Refer to SPARK PLUGS
  11. Carefully release the J 41131. Return the engine to the proper position.
  12. Install the right and left engine mount struts. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right  or Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Left 
  13. Install the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement (L36)  or Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement (L67) 
  14. Install the air cleaner intake duct.
  15. Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (L36)  or Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (L67) 
  16. Connect the negative battery cable.
  17. Check and fill crankcase as necessary.
  18. Inspect for oil leaks.