Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Pontiac Torrent and 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the cylinder head gasket.
- Install the cylinder head.
- Install the NEW cylinder head bolts.
Tighten the bolts in sequence to 60 N.m (44 lb ft). Turn the bolts an additional 95 degrees using the J 45059 .
- Install the generator bracket and engine lift bracket. Refer to Generator Bracket and Engine Lift Bracket Replacement (LNJ) .
- Install the engine right side exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side (LNJ) .
- Install the exhaust crossover pipe. Refer to Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement (LNJ) .
- Install the lower intake manifold. Refer to Lower Intake Manifold Replacement .
- Install the right valve rocker arm cover. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal - Right Side .
- Install the engine left side spark plugs. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement .
- Install the engine left side spark plug wires to the spark plugs. Refer to Spark Plug Wire Replacement .
- Install the ignition module bracket studs (5) and tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the ignition control module and bracket (1). Refer to Ignition Control Module Bracket Replacement .
- Install the engine coolant temperature sensor. Refer to Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Replacement .
- Install the nut securing the hose/pipe retainer to the right cylinder head and tighten the nut to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the heater outlet pipe. Refer to Heater Outlet Pipe Replacement (RPO LNJ) .
- Fill the cooling system with engine coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (LNJ GE 47716 Fill) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LNJ Static Fill) .
CAUTION:
This component uses torque-to-yield bolts. When servicing this component do not reuse the bolts, New torque-to-yield bolts must be installed. Reusing used torque-to-yield bolts will not provide proper bolt torque and clamp load. Failure to install NEW torque-to-yield bolts may lead to engine damage.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution
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