Engine Front Cover Installation (N Car)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the engine front cover gasket.
Apply sealer GM P/N 12346004 or the equivalent to both sides of the lower tabs of the engine front cover gasket.

Fig 1: Applying Sealer To Lower Tabs Of Engine Front Cover Gasket
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Install the engine front cover.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the engine front cover bolts (3).
Tighten

Tighten the bolts (3) to 55 N.m (41 lb ft).
Install the engine front cover bolt (1).
Tighten

Tighten the bolt (1) to 55 N.m (41 lb ft).
Install the engine front cover bolts (2).
Tighten

Tighten the bolts (2) to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

Fig 2: Engine Front Cover & Bolts
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Install the crankshaft position sensor wiring bracket.
Install the crankshaft position sensor wiring bracket bolt.
Tighten

Tighten the crankshaft position sensor wiring bracket bolt to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

Fig 3: Crankshaft Position Sensor Wiring Bracket
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