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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Cylinder Block Guide Studs
    GM1857562Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the 8 mm (0.315 in) guide from the EN 46109:  pins into the cylinder block positions as shown.
    2. Fig 2: Identifying Water Pump Seal
    GM1211002Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the NEW engine front cover to cylinder block seal.
    3. Fig 3: Locating RTV Sealant
    GM902868Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Place a 3 mm (0.118 in) bead of RTV sealant on the engine front cover as shown (1). Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers for recommended sealant.
    4. Fig 4: View Of Engine Front Cover
    GM2202029Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Place the engine front cover (1) onto the EN 46109:  pins and slide into position.
  5. Remove the EN 46109:  pins from the cylinder block.
  6. Hand start all the engine front cover bolts.
    7. Fig 5: Identifying Engine Front Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence
    GM2202027Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
    NOTE: Engine front cover bolts in the number (25) location are model dependent and may not apply.
  7. Tighten the engine front cover bolts (1-23) in the sequence shown to 20 N.m (14 lb ft).
    1. Tighten the engine front cover bolts (1-23) a second pass in sequence to 20 N.m (14 lb ft) .
    2. Tighten the engine front cover bolts (1-23) a third pass in sequence an additional 60 degrees .
  8. Tighten the engine front cover bolts (24) to 65 N.m (48 lb ft).
  9. Tighten the engine front cover bolts (25) to 65 N.m (48 lb ft).
    10. Fig 6: Identifying Camshaft Position Actuator Valve & Bolts
    GM2202026Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Place the camshaft position actuator valves (2) in position on the front cover.
  11. Install the camshaft position actuator valve bolts (1) and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
    12. Fig 7: Illustrating Placing Camshaft Position Sensors
    GM2202025Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install NEW O-rings on the camshaft position sensor.
  13. Place the camshaft position sensors (2) in position on the front cover.
  14. Install the camshaft position sensor bolts (1) and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
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