Engine Front Cover Installation

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

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

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

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

Tighten the 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 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

Fig 3: Installing Crankshaft Position Sensor Wiring Bracket

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