Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Identifying Cylinder Head To Lower Intake Manifold Joint

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NOTE: All gasket mating surfaces need to be free of oil and foreign material. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers for the correct part number to use to clean surfaces.

NOTE: Apply sealant at the cylinder head to lower intake manifold joint. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers for the correct part number.

Apply sealant at the cylinder head to lower intake manifold joints (1).

Fig 2: View Of Valve Rocker Arm Cover - Left

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Install a new gasket to the valve rocker arm cover. Ensure the gasket is properly seated in the groove of the valve rocker arm cover.

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the valve rocker arm cover and tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 3: Identifying PCV Foul Air Pipe

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Connect the PCV foul air pipe (1) to the PCV valve.

Fig 4: View Of Spark Plug Wire Support & Bolt

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Install the spark plug wire support (1) and bolt (2) and tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Fig 5: View Of Left Side Spark Plug Wires & Retainers

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Connect the left side spark plug wires (1) to the spark plug wire retainers (2).
Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .