Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Install a NEW valve rocker arm cover gasket, if necessary.
Install the valve rocker arm cover.

Fig 1: View Of Valve Rocker Arm Cover (Right)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

Fig 2: Valve Rocker Arm Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Tighten the valve rocker arm cover bolts in sequence using two passes as shown.
Tighten:
1. Tighten the bolts a first pass to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
2. Tighten the bolts a final pass to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
Install the spark plug wires to the ignition coils.

Fig 3: View Of Spark Plug Wires (Right)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Connect the ECT sensor electrical connector (3).

Fig 4: View Of Ignition Coil, ECT And MAP Sensor Electrical Connectors
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Connect the ignition coil harness electrical connector (2).
Install the CPA retainer to the ignition coil electrical connector (2).
Install the air cleaner outlet duct.

Fig 5: View Of Air Cleaner Outlet Duct
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Tighten the clamps at the throttle body and air cleaner.
Tighten: Tighten the clamps to 4 N.m (35 lb in).
Install the engine sight shield. Refer to Engine Sight Shield Replacement .