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Camshaft Cover Installation - Left Side: Installation

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    Fig 1: Identifying Spark Plug Tubes
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  1. Install the EN-46101:  guide onto the spark plug tubes of the left cylinder head.
    2. Fig 2: View Of Camshaft Cover & Bolt Insulator
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  2. Install the NEW camshaft cover bolt grommets prior to installing the camshaft cover bolts.
  3. Wipe the camshaft cover sealing surface on the left cylinder head with a clean, lint-free cloth.
    4. Fig 3: Locating Engine Front Cover Split Lines
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  4. Place a bead 8 mm (0.3150 in) in diameter by 4 mm (0.1575 in) in height of RTV sealant, GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148) or equivalent, on the engine front cover split lines (1).
    5. Fig 4: Identifying Left Camshaft Cover
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  5. Place the left camshaft cover into position onto the left cylinder head.
    6. Fig 5: Identifying Left Camshaft Cover Bolts
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  6. Loosely install the left camshaft cover bolts.
    7. Fig 6: Identifying Left Camshaft Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence
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    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  7. Tighten the left camshaft cover bolts in the sequence shown.
    • Tighten the left camshaft cover bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in) .
    • Tighten the left camshaft cover bolts a second pass to 10 N.m (89 lb in) .
    8. Fig 7: Identifying Spark Plug Tubes
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  8. Remove the EN-46101:  guide from the spark plug tubes of the left cylinder head.
    9. Fig 8: Identifying Spark Plugs
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  9. Install the NEW spark plugs into the left cylinder head and tighten to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
    10. Fig 9: View Of Ignition Coils
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  10. Install the ignition coils.
    11. Fig 10: Identifying Ignition Coil Bolts
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  11. Install the ignition coil bolts and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
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