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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Cylinder Head Cover Gasket
    GM2017032Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install a new gasket to the cylinder head cover.
    2. Fig 2: View Of Cylinder Head Cover Gasket
    GM2017032Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install a new gasket to the cylinder head cover.
    3. IMPORTANT:
    • Remove any oil from the contact surfaces.
    • Install the cylinder head cover within 3 minutes and tighten the bolts within 15 minutes after applying seal packing.
    • Do not start the engine for at least 2 hours after the installation.
  3. Apply Three Bond 1207B or equivalent seal packing.
    4. Fig 3: Identifying Cylinder Head Cover Bolt Loosening/Tightening Sequence
    GM2017027Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  4. Install the cylinder head cover with a new seal washer and the 13 bolts and tighten to 10 N.m (7 lb ft).
    5. Fig 4: View Of Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valve Assembly
    GM2017165Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly.
  6. Apply a light coat of engine oil to a new O-ring, then install it onto the camshaft timing oil control valve.
    7. Fig 5: View Of Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valves, Bracket & Bolts
    GM2017168Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the 2 camshaft timing oil control valves and bracket with the 2 bolts and tighten to 10 N.m (7 lb ft).
    8. Fig 6: Identifying Camshaft Position Sensor & O-Ring
    GM2016538Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the camshaft position sensor.
  9. Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring of the sensor.
    10. Fig 7: Identifying Camshaft Position Sensors
    GM2017024Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the 2 sensors with the 2 bolts and tighten to 10 N.m (7 lb ft).
    11. Fig 8: View Of Spark Plug Removal/Installation
    GM2017021Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Using a 14 mm spark plug wrench, install the 4 spark plugs and tighten to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
    12. Fig 9: View Of Engine Cover Joints
    GM2017015Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the 2 engine cover joints and tighten to 10 N.m (7 lb ft).
    13. Fig 10: View Of Oil Filler Cap
    GM2017012Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the oil filler cap gasket.
    14. Fig 11: Identifying Oil Filler Cap
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  14. Install the oil filler cap sub-assembly.
  15. Install the engine cover.
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