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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the thermostat.
  2. Install the water outlet.
  3. Install the water outlet bolts. Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 ft lbs).
  4. Install the ECT sensor. Tighten the sensor to 23 N.m (17 ft lbs).
  5. Apply 8-12 mm (0.08-0.11 in) bead of RTV Sealer, GM P/N 12345739 Canadian P/N 10953541 or equivalent, on each ridge where front and rear of the lower intake manifold contact the engine block (1).
  6. Install the lower intake manifold gaskets.
    NOTE: When replacing lower intake manifold gasket, a revised intake manifold gasket has been introduced by manufacturer. This new design gasket helps resolve issues related to intake manifold oil/coolant leaks. The gasket requires a revised torque specification and procedure in addition to the use of NEW revised intake manifold bolts. Please review TSB ENGINE OIL OR COOLANT LEAK (INSTALL NEW INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET) for complete information.
  7. Install the valve rocker arms and pushrods.
  8. Install the lower intake manifold.
  9. Apply sealant, GM P/N 12345382 Canadian P/N 10953489 to the threads of the bolts.
    NOTE: An oil leak may result if the vertical bolts are not tightened before the diagonal bolts.
  10. Install the lower intake manifold bolts. Please review TSB ENGINE OIL OR COOLANT LEAK (INSTALL NEW INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET) for complete information.
    Fig 1: Lower Intake Manifold Bolts
    G01806764Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the thermostat bypass hose to the thermostat bypass pipe and lower intake manifold pipe.
  12. Install the radiator inlet hose to the engine.
  13. Install the heater inlet pipe and heater hose to the lower intake manifold.
  14. Install the power steering pump to the front engine cover.
  15. Install the fuel injector rail.
  16. Install the fuel return pipe to the fuel injector rail.
  17. Install the fuel feed pipe to the fuel injector rail.
  18. Install the fuel pipe clip.
  19. Install the fuel pipe clip bolt. Tighten the bolt to 8 N.m (71 in lbs).
  20. Install and connect the fuel injector and the MAP sensor wiring harnesses.
  21. Connect the ECT sensor electrical connector.
  22. Install the right valve rocker arm cover.
  23. Install the left valve rocker arm cover.
  24. Install the upper intake manifold.
  25. Connect the negative battery cable.
  26. Inspect for leaks.
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