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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Cylinder Head To Lower Intake Manifold Joint
    GM190588Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: All gasket mating surfaces need to be free of oil and foreign material. Use GM P/N 12346139 (Canadian P/N 88901148), or equivalent, at the cylinder head to lower intake manifold joint.
    IMPORTANT: Apply sealant GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148), or equivalent, at the cylinder head lower intake joint.
  1. Apply sealant at the cylinder head to lower intake manifold joints (1).
  2. Install the valve rocker arm cover gasket into valve rocker arm cover. Ensure that the gasket is properly seated in the groove of the valve rocker arm cover.
  3. Fig 2: View Of Valve Rocker Arm Cover - Right
    GM60846Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the valve rocker arm cover.

    Tighten:  Tighten bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  5. Install the PCV valve to valve rocker arm cover.
  6. Install the thermostat bypass pipe. Refer to Thermostat Bypass Pipes Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  7. Install the right engine mount strut. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right .