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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the intake and exhaust camshaft position sensors to the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover and Oil Pump Assemble .
  2. Clean the engine front cover sealing surfaces on engine block and cylinder head.
  3. Apply sealing compound to the shown areas (1) and (2). Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants and Sealers .
    Fig 1: Sealing Compound Application Areas
    GM2190694Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE: The thickness of the sealing bead should be 2 mm (0.0787 in).
  4. Install a NEW engine front cover gasket (1).
    Fig 2: Engine Front Cover Gasket
    GM2190693Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE: Mind the guide sleeves.
  5. Install the timing chain. Refer to Camshaft Timing Chain Replacement .
  6. Install the engine front cover (3).
    Fig 3: M6, M10 Front Cover Bolts And Engine Front Cover
    GM2190667Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE: Mind the guide sleeves when installing the engine front cover. The complete installation procedure of the engine front cover should not take longer than 10 minutes.
  7. Install the 13 engine front cover bolts M6 (1).
  8. Install the 2 engine front cover bolts M10 (2).
  9. Tighten the 13 engine front cover bolts M6 to 8 N.m (71 lb in).
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  10. Tighten the 2 engine front cover bolts M10 to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).
  11. Tighten the camshaft sprockets, install the upper timing chain guide and remove all special tools. Refer to Camshaft Timing Chain Adjustment .
    NOTE: Engine should be adjusted and fixed in TDC position.
  12. Install the camshaft position sensors. Refer to Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement .
  13. Install the 2 camshaft position actuator solenoid valves and connect electrical connectors. Refer to Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Replacement .
  14. Install the water pump and the water pump pulley. Refer to Water Pump Replacement (1.4L LUV) .
  15. Install the generator from above. Refer to Generator Replacement (1.4L LUV) .
  16. Install the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement .
  17. Install the engine mount bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Right Side .
  18. Loosely install the drive belt to water pump pulley and generator pulley.
  19. Install the engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side .
  20. Remove engine lifter from engine lift bracket.
  21. Install the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement .
  22. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
  23. Raise the vehicle.
  24. Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .
  25. Install the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement .
  26. Install the air conditioning compressor bracket. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Bracket Replacement .
  27. Install the drive belt to crankshaft balancer, drive belt tensioner and air conditioning compressor. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  28. Connect all electrical connectors to the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement (1.4L LUV) .
  29. Install the right front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement .
  30. Install the front compartment insulator. Refer to Front Compartment Insulator Replacement .
  31. Lower the vehicle
  32. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  33. Fill up engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
  34. Close the hood.