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Installation Procedure

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IMPORTANT: All gasket surfaces should be free of oil or other foreign material during assembly.
    Fig 1: View Of Knock Sensor Oil Seals & Cover
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  1. Install NEW knock sensor oil seals (1) into the valley cover (2).

    Lubricate the seal surfaces with clean engine oil.

  2. Fig 2: Engine Valley Cover, Gasket, Bolts & LS6 Engine
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  3. If equipped with the 5.7 L, RPO LS6 engine, install the engine valley cover and a NEW gasket.
  4. Fig 3: View Of Engine Valley Cover, Gasket & Bolts
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    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  5. If equipped with the 5.7 L, RPO LS1 engine, install the engine valley cover and NEW gasket.
  6. Install the engine valley cover bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the engine valley cover bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  7. Fig 4: View Of Knock Sensors
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  8. Install the knock sensors.

    Tighten:  Tighten the knock sensors to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

  9. Fig 5: View Of Knock Sensor Wire Harness
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  10. Connect the knock sensor wire harness electrical connectors.
  11. Install the rubber grommets into the valley cover.
  12. Install the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .