Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Install the NEW valve rocker arm cover gasket into the groove of the valve rocker arm cover.
- Install the NEW valve rocker arm cover bolt grommets into the valve rocker arm cover.
- Install the valve rocker arm cover onto the cylinder head.
- Install the valve rocker arm cover bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the valve rocker arm cover bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
- Install the oil fill tube in the right valve rocker arm cover.
- Install the oil fill tube and bolt to the oil fill tube lower support.
Tighten: Tighten the oil fill tube to lower support bolt to 5 N.m (44 lb in).
- Install the PCV hose in the valve rocker arm cover and to the air inlet duct.
- Connect the spark plug wires to the distributor cap.
- Position the engine wiring harness.
- Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement in Interior Trim.
- Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 4.3L.
- Reposition the coolant reservoir and install the bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 11 N.m (97 lb in).
IMPORTANT:
Do not reuse the valve cover gasket or the valve rocker arm cover bolt grommets.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.