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Installation Procedure

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  1. If necessary, perform the following steps:
  2. Fig 1: View Of Left Cylinder Head Gasket
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  3. Install a NEW cylinder head gasket.
  4. Fig 2: View Of Left Cylinder Head
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  5. Carefully install the cylinder head with the exhaust manifold to the engine. Refer to Cylinder Head Installation - Left .
  6. IMPORTANT: Do not remove the exhaust crossover pipe.
  7. Connect the exhaust crossover pipe to the left bank exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement (RPOs L26/L32) or Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement (RPO LY7) in Engine Exhaust.
  8. Install the lower intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement - Lower .
  9. Fig 3: Locating Coolant Temperature Sensor Electrical Connector
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  10. Install the coolant temperature sensor electrical connector heat shield.
  11. Install the oil level indicator. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement .
  12. Install the left bank secondary timing chain. Refer to Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Replacement - Left .
  13. Install the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement (L26) or Generator Replacement (LY7) in Engine Electrical.
  14. Install the assembled powertrain module to the vehicle. Refer to Engine Replacement .