Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation - Right Side

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Fig 1: Identifying Cylinder Head To Lower Intake Manifold Joint

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IMPORTANT: All gasket-mating surfaces need to be free of oil and foreign material. Use P/N 12378392 or equivalent to clean surfaces.

IMPORTANT: Apply sealant GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148), or equivalent, at the cylinder head to lower intake manifold joint.

Install a new gasket to the valve rocker arm cover. Ensure that the gasket is properly seated in the groove of the valve rocker arm cover.
Apply sealer GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148), or equivalent to the joint surfaces (1) where the cylinder head and intake manifold meet.

Fig 2: View Of Valve Rocker Arm Cover - Right

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Install the valve rocker arm cover bolts, if necessary.
Tighten: Tighten the valve rocker arm cover bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Vacuum Hoses

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Install the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) tube into the valve rocker arm cover.

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Remaining Spark Plug Wires From Their Retainers

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Install the ignition coil assembly studs, if necessary.
Tighten: Tighten the ignition coil assembly studs to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
Install the ignition coil assembly.
Install the ignition coil assembly bolts and nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the ignition coil assembly bolts and nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).