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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: RTV Sealant Application Areas
    GM3424721Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Apply a 3 mm (0.118 in) bead of RTV sealant on the engine front cover as shown (a). Apply a 5 mm (0.197 in) bead of RTV sealant on the engine front cover as shown (b). Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .
    2. Fig 2: Front Cover And Bolts
    GM3424726Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Install the front cover (3).
    3. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  3. Install the front cover bolts (1 and 2).
    4. Fig 3: Engine Front Cover Bolt Identification & Tightening Sequence
    GM3423688Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Tighten bolts (2 and 3) in sequence as shown above to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
    5. Fig 4: Electrical Connectors
    GM3277662Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Connect the electrical connectors (1).
  6. Install the engine coolant manifold. Refer to Engine Coolant Manifold Replacement (L83, L86) .
  7. Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .
  8. Install the A/C compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (L83 L86) .
  9. Install the vacuum pump. Refer to Vacuum Pump Replacement .
  10. Install the upper oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement .
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