Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the new valve rocker arm cover gasket. Make sure that valve rocker arm cover gasket is seated properly in the valve rocker arm cover groove.
- Install the left valve rocker arm cover.
- Apply thread lock compound GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488) or equivalent, to the valve rocker arm cover bolt threads.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
- Install the left valve rocker arm cover bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the left valve rocker arm cover bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the left spark plug wire cover to the left valve rocker arm cover.
- Install the left spark plug wires to the spark plugs. Refer to ENGINE CONTROLS - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION - V6 & V8 in Engine Performance - Removal and Installation.
- Install the right engine mount strut bracket. Refer to ENGINE MOUNT STRUT BRACKET REPLACEMENT - RIGHT UPPER (L36) or ENGINE MOUNT STRUT BRACKET REPLACEMENT - RIGHT UPPER (L67) .
- Install the left engine lift bracket to the exhaust manifold.
- Install the left engine lift bracket bolt and the nut.
Tighten
Tighten the engine lift bracket bolt and the nut to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
- Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to FUEL INJECTOR SIGHT SHIELD REPLACEMENT (L36) or FUEL INJECTOR SIGHT SHIELD REPLACEMENT (L67) .
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE in Battery.
- Check and fill the crankcase as necessary.
- Inspect for oil leaks.