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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Spark Plug Tubes
    GM1832346Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the EN 46101:  guide onto the spark plug tubes of the cylinder head bank 2.
  2. Fig 2: Identifying Camshaft Cover Bolt Grommets
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  3. Install the NEW camshaft cover bolt grommets prior to installing the camshaft cover bolts.
  4. Wipe the camshaft cover sealing surface on the right cylinder head with a clean, lint-free cloth.
  5. Fig 3: Locating Engine Front Cover Split Lines
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  6. Place a bead 8 mm (0.3150 in) in diameter by 4 mm (0.1575 in) in height of RTV sealant on the engine front cover split lines (1). Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers for the recommended sealant.
  7. Fig 4: View Of Camshaft Cover - Left Side (LAU)
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  8. Install the camshaft cover from the cylinder head bank 2.
  9. Loosely install the 13 camshaft cover bolts bank 2 (1).
  10. Fig 5: Identifying Left Camshaft Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence
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    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  11. Tighten the 13 camshaft cover bolts bank 2 in the sequence shown (1-13):
    1. Tighten the camshaft cover bolts bank 2 in the first sequence to 10 N.m (89 lb in) .
    2. Tighten the camshaft cover bolts bank 2 a second pass in sequence to 10 N.m (89 lb in) .
  12. Fig 6: Identifying Spark Plug Tubes
    GM1864542Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the EN 46101:  guide from the spark plug tubes of the cylinder head bank 2.
  14. Fig 7: Identifying Spark Plugs
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  15. Install the NEW spark plugs into the cylinder head 2 and tighten to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
  16. Fig 8: Identifying Ignition Coils & Bolts
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  17. Install the 3 ignition coils (2).
  18. Install the 3 ignition coil bolts (1) and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).