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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View of Camshaft Cover
    GM1978179Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Install a NEW camshaft cover seal and NEW bolt grommets.
  2. Wipe the camshaft cover sealing surface on the left cylinder head with a clean, lint-free cloth.
  3. Fig 2: Locating Engine Front Cover Split Lines
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  4. Place a bead 8 mm (0.3150 in) in diameter by 4 mm (0.1575 in) in height of RTV sealant on the engine front cover split lines (1). Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers for recommended sealant.
  5. Fig 3: View of Camshaft Cover & Cylinder Head
    GM1978180Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Place the left camshaft cover into position onto the left cylinder head.
  7. Fig 4: View of Camshaft Cover & Bolts
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  8. Loosely install the left camshaft cover bolts.
  9. Fig 5: Identifying Left Camshaft Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence
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    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution

  10. Tighten the left camshaft cover bolts in the sequence shown.
    1. Tighten the left camshaft cover bolts in the sequence to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
    2. Tighten the left camshaft cover bolts a second pass in the sequence to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
  11. Fig 6: Spark Plug Tube Seal Guide
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  12. Remove the EN 46101  spark plug tube seal guide (1) from the spark plug tubes of the left cylinder head.
  13. Fig 7: Identifying Ignition Coils & Bolts
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  14. Install the ignition coils (2) to the camshaft cover.
  15. Install the ignition coil to camshaft cover retaining bolts (1) and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
  16. Fig 8: View Of Wiring Harness & Camshaft Cover
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    NOTE:
    • Ensure the wiring harness (1) is located on the locating lugs of the camshaft cover (2).
    • Listen for an audible click to confirm the correct installation of the wiring harness (1) to the camshaft cover (2).
  17. Install the wiring harness (1) to the front of the camshaft cover (2).
  18. Fig 9: Ignition Coil Electrical Connectors & Wiring Harness
    GM2178584Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:
    • Ensure the wiring harness (1) is located on the locating lugs of the camshaft cover.
    • Listen for an audible click to confirm the correct installation of the wiring harness (1) to the camshaft cover.
  19. Install the engine wiring harness (1) to the left bank camshaft cover.
  20. NOTE:

    After connecting the ignition coil connectors ensure that the ignition coil electrical connectors are locked to the ignition coils.

  21. Connect the ignition coil electrical connectors (2) to the ignition coils.
  22. Fig 10: Intake Manifold, Bolts & Gasket
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  23. Install the intake manifold (2). Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .
  24. Install the positive crankcase ventilation tubes. Refer to Positive Crankcase Ventilation Hose/Pipe/Tube Replacement .
  25. Fig 11: Intake Manifold Cover & Retainers
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  26. Install the rear intake manifold cover (2).
  27. Install the rear intake manifold cover retainers (1).
  28. Fig 12: Intake Manifold Cover & Cap
    GM2667623Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  29. Install the intake manifold cover (2). Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement - Front .
  30. Connect the battery ground cable to the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .