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Installation Procedure

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Important:  Do not reuse the valve cover gasket or the valve rocker arm cover bolt grommets.

  1. Install the NEW valve rocker arm cover gasket into the groove of the valve rocker arm cover.
  2. Install the NEW valve rocker arm cover bolt grommets into the valve rocker arm cover.
    Fig 1: Installing Valve Rocker Arm Cover Gasket & Bolt Grommets
    G02077739Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the valve rocker arm cover onto the cylinder head.
    Fig 2: Installing Valve Rocker Arm Cover
    G02077740Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
  4. Install the valve rocker arm cover bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the valve rocker arm cover bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

  5. Install the air conditioning compressor discharge hose, if equipped. Refer to DISCHARGE HOSE REPLACEMENT .
  6. Install the air conditioning compressor suction hose, if equipped. Refer to SUCTION HOSE REPLACEMENT .
    Fig 3: Installing Valve Rocker Arm Cover Bolts
    G02077741Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Connect the spark plug wires to the distributor cap.
  8. Install the ECT gage sensor electrical connector to the bracket.
  9. Connect the ECT gage sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 4: Connecting ECT Gage Sensor Electrical Connector
    G02077742Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the PCV valve and hose assembly in the valve rocker arm cover and to the intake manifold.
  11. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement in Interior Trim .
  12. Install the air cleaner assembly.
    Fig 5: Installing PCV Valve & Hose Assembly
    G02077743Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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