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Installation Procedure

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  1. GM4044434Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Apply the appropriate RTV sealant bead (2, 3) to the areas on the engine front cover (1) as shown in the illustration. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers

    1. Apply a 3 mm (0.118 in) bead (2) of RTV sealant to the engine front cover (1).
    2. Apply a 5 mm (0.197 in) bead (3) of RTV sealant to the engine front cover (1).
    3. NOTE:

      No RTV sealant should be visible in the M12 bolt holes upon final assembly of front cover to engine.

    4. Apply a bead of RTV sealant around the M12 Bolt Holes (4).
    5. Apply a 3 mm (0.118 in) bead of RTV sealant to the oil pan-to-front cover sealing surface.
  2. GM5131793Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Engine Front Cover Locating Pin (1) - Install [2x]

  3. Engine Front Cover (2) - Install - using the EN-46109  Guide Pins
  4. Oil Pump Flow Control Solenoid Valve Electrical Connector (3) - Install
  5. Fig 1: Identifying Engine Front Cover And Bolts With Tightening Sequence
    GM4044435Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

    Engine Front Cover Bolt (1) - Install and tighten in sequence [2x] 15 N.m (11 lb ft)

  6. Engine Front Cover Bolt (2) - Install and tighten in sequence [16x] 10 N.m (89 lb in)
  7. Engine Front Cover Bolt (3) - Install and tighten in sequence 60 N.m (44 lb ft
  8. Engine Front Cover Bolt (4) - Install and tighten in sequence 60 N.m (44 lb ft
  9. GM5130544Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Install the 3 oil pan-to-front cover bolts (1). Oil Pan Replacement 

  10. Camshaft Position Actuator Locating Pin Control Valve-Bank 2 - Install - Camshaft Position Actuator Locating Pin Control Valve Replacement - Bank 2
  11. Camshaft Position Actuator Locating Pin Control Valve-Bank 1 - Install - Camshaft Position Actuator Locating Pin Control Valve Replacement - Bank 1
  12. Oil Pump Flow Control Solenoid Valve Harness - Install - Oil Pump Flow Control Solenoid Valve Harness Replacement
  13. Water Pump - Install - Water Pump Replacement (LGX)
  14. Water Pump Inlet Pipe - Install - Water Pump Inlet Pipe Replacement (LGX)
  15. Position engine harness and attach harness retainers to engine front cover.
  16. Install the ground cable and the fastener to the front engine cover. Tighten fastener to 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
  17. GM4420644Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Electrical Connector (1) - Connect

  18. Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe - Install - Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Replacement (LGX)
  19. Crankshaft Balancer - Install - Crankshaft Balancer Replacement 
  20. GM4088597Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Install the water outlet (2) with radiator hose. Water Outlet Replacement (LGX)

  21. Engine Oil Cooler Adapter - Install - Engine Oil Cooler Adapter Replacement (LGX)
  22. GM4140421Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Camshaft Cover - Right Side (2) - Install - Camshaft Cover Replacement - Right Side 

  23. GM4122254Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Camshaft Cover - Left Side (2) - Install - Camshaft Cover Replacement - Left Side 

  24. GM4089437Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Water Pump Pulley (2) - Install - Water Pump Pulley Replacement (LGX)

  25. Air Cleaner Assembly - Install - Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement
  26. Fill the cooling system. Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill)