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Installation Procedure

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  1. If necessary, assemble the camshaft cover. Refer to CAMSHAFT COVER ASSEMBLE in Engine Mechanical 3.5L Unit Repair Manual.
  2. Wipe the right cylinder head sealing surface with a clean, lint-free cloth.
  3. Inspect the right camshaft cover perimeter and spark plug seals for damage. Check to make sure the perimeter seal is not pulled from its groove. Replace the seals if they are damaged or pulled from the groove.
  4. Place the right camshaft cover in position on the cylinder head.
    CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  5. Install the right camshaft cover retaining bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the right camshaft cover retaining bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

    Fig 1: Installing Camshaft Cover
    G01816749Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Push the spark plug boots onto the ignition coil assembly.
  7. Install the right ignition coil assembly to the right camshaft cover. Refer to IGNITION COIL(S) in Engine Controls-3.5L.
    Fig 2: Installing Spark Plug Boots
    G01816750Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Connect the PCV fresh air tube (2) to the right camshaft cover.
    Fig 3: Connecting PCV Fresh Air Tube
    G01816751Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Connect the oxygen sensor electrical connector and install the connector end to the right camshaft cover.
  10. Connect the engine wiring harness clips at the front of the right camshaft cover.
  11. Install the fuel injector sight shield bracket.
  12. Install the fuel injector sight shield bracket bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the fuel injector sight shield bracket bolts to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

    Fig 4: Installing Fuel Injector Sight Shield Bracket
    G01816752Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Insert the tab of the fuel injector sight shield under the engine bracket.
  14. Lower the fuel injector sight shield.
  15. Align the holes in the fuel injector sight shield with the studs.
  16. Install the 2 fuel injector sight shield nuts onto the studs.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the fuel injector sight shield nuts to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

  17. Fig 5: Installing Fuel Injector Sight Shield
    G01816753Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Install the automatic transaxle filler tube. Refer to FLUID FILLER TUBE (4T65-E) in Automatic Transaxle-4T65E.