Installation Procedure

IMPORTANT:

All gasket surfaces should be free of oil an/or other foreign material during assembly.
DO NOT reuse the valve rocker arm cover gasket.
If the PCV valve grommet has been removed from the rocker cover, install a NEW grommet during assembly.

Fig 1: Rocker Arm Cover Gasket

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Fig 2: View Of Valve Rocker Arm Cover (Left)

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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

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

Fig 3: View Of PCV Hose

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Install the PCV hose.
Apply threadlock GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489), or equivalent to the threads of the bracket bolts.
Install the ignition coil bracket.

Fig 4: View Of Ignition Coil Bracket & Studs -- Left
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Install the ignition coil bracket studs.
Tighten: Tighten the studs to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
Install the spark plug wires to the ignition coils.
Position the engine harness, if necessary.
Install the harness clips (1).

Fig 5: View Of Main Ignition Coil Wire Harness Connector & Clips
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Connect the main electrical connector (2) to the ignition coil wire harness.
Install the CPA lock.
Install the engine sight shield, if required. Refer to Engine Sight Shield Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L (RPO LQ4)) or Engine Sight Shield Replacement (6.0L (RPO LQ9)) .