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Installation Procedure

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IMPORTANT: Do not reuse the cover gasket or the valve rocker arm cover bolt grommets.
    Fig 1: View Of Rocker Arm Cover And Gasket
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  1. Install a NEW rocker arm cover gasket.
  2. Install NEW rocker arm cover bolt grommets, if necessary.
  3. Fig 2: Rocker Arm Cover
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    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  4. Install the rocker arm cover.
  5. Install the rocker arm cover bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

  6. Fig 3: Ignition Coil, Ignition Coil Driver, Ground Nut/Cable & Generator Electrical Connectors
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  7. Position the engine wiring harness.
  8. Connect the engine wiring harness clips.
  9. Connect the following electrical connectors:
    • The ignition coil (1)
    • The ignition coil drive (2)
    • The generator (3)
  10. Fig 4: Heater Outlet Hoses
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  11. Position the heater hoses.
  12. Install the heater outlet to the hose clip.
  13. Fig 5: View Of Air Cleaner Outlet Duct
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  14. Align the hinge clip with the lip on the throttle body.

    In order to install the air cleaner outlet duct, pivot the air cleaner outlet duct downward until the mounting stud is through the hole.

  15. Fig 6: View Of Air Cleaner Adapter Nut
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  16. Install the air cleaner adapter nut.
  17. Fig 7: Identifying PCV Hose
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  18. Install the PCV hose.
  19. Fig 8: View Of Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp
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  20. Tighten the air cleaner outlet duct clamp at the MAF/IAT sensor.

    Tighten:  Tighten the clamp to 4 N.m (35 lb in).