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Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Identifying Camshaft Cover Bolt
G04841477Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  1. Install new camshaft cover bolt grommets prior to installing the camshaft cover bolts.
    Fig 2: Placing Bead Of RTV Sealant On Engine Front Cover Split Lines
    G04841478Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  2. 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).
    Fig 3: Identifying Left Camshaft Cover
    G04841479Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  3. Place the left camshaft cover into position onto the left cylinder head.
    Fig 4: Identifying Left Camshaft Cover Bolt Location
    G04841480Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  4. Loosely install the left camshaft cover bolts.
    Fig 5: Tightening Sequence For Left Camshaft Cover Bolts
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    CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  5. Tighten the left camshaft cover bolts in the sequence shown in Fig 5.

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the left camshaft cover bolts in the sequence to 10 N.m (89 lb in)  .

    Fig 6: Installing EN 46101 On Spark Plug Tubes
    G04841482Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  6. Remove the EN 46101 from the spark plug tubes of the left cylinder head.
  7. Install NEW spark plugs into the left cylinder head. Refer to INSTALLATION PROCEDURE .