Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Pontiac G5 and 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the cylinder head and gasket.
- Install NEW cylinder head bolts.
- Tighten the cylinder head bolts in sequence.
Tighten: Tighten the cylinder head bolts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft) plus 155 degrees using J 45059 .
- Install the NEW front cylinder head bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the front cylinder head bolts to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).
- Install the timing chain. Refer to Camshaft Timing Chain, Sprocket, and Tensioner Replacement .
- Install the exhaust manifold. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD REPLACEMENT (L61) .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 Fill) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LE5, L61) .
NOTE:
Refer to FASTENER NOTICE
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