Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Apply sealant at the cylinder head to the lower intake manifold joints (1).
- 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.
- Install the valve rocker cover.
- Install the valve rocker arm cover bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Connect the PCV valve vacuum line.
- Install the thermostat bypass pipe. Refer to Thermostat Bypass Pipes Replacement (RPO LX9) .
- Install the front ignition wire harness.
- Refill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LX9) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LZ9) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac-N-Fill) .
IMPORTANT:
Apply sealant at the cylinder head to the lower intake manifold joint. Refer to Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants for the 3.5L engine.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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IMPORTANT:
Use an alternating criss-cross pattern when tightening the valve rocker cover bolts. Failure to do so may result in oil leakage from the valve cover due to improper seating of the gasket.