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Installation Procedure

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  1. 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.
  2. Install the left valve rocker arm cover.
  3. Apply thread lock compound GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) or equivalent, to the valve rocker arm cover bolt threads.
  4. Install the left valve rocker arm cover bolts.

    Tighten: 

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

    Fig 1: Left Valve Rocker Arm Cover
    G01764170Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the left spark plug wire cover to the left valve rocker arm cover.
  6. Install the left spark plug wires to the spark plugs. Refer to SPARK PLUGS
  7. Install the right engine mount strut bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Bracket Replacement - Right Upper (L36) 
  8. Install the left engine lift bracket to the exhaust manifold stud.
  9. Install the left engine lift bracket nut and the bolt.

    Tighten: 

    Tighten the nut and the bolt to 30 N.m (22 lb ft) 

    Fig 2: Left Engine Lift Bracket To The Exhaust Manifold Stud
    G01764171Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (L36)  or Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (L67) 
  11. Connect the negative battery cable.
  12. Check and fill crankcase as necessary.
  13. Inspect for oil leaks.
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