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Installation Procedure

  1. If necessary, perform the following steps:
  2. Install a NEW cylinder head gasket.
    Fig 2: Identifying Cylinder Head With Exhaust Manifold
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  3. Carefully install the cylinder head with the exhaust manifold to the engine. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD INSTALLATION - LEFT SIDE .
  4. Install the camshaft position actuator solenoid valve. Refer to CAMSHAFT POSITION ACTUATOR SOLENOID VALVE SOLENOID REPLACEMENT - BANK 2 (LEFT SIDE) INTAKE and CAMSHAFT POSITION ACTUATOR SOLENOID VALVE SOLENOID REPLACEMENT - BANK 2 (LEFT SIDE) EXHAUST .
  5. Install the catalytic converter to the exhaust manifold. Refer to CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT - LEFT SIDE .
  6. Connect the wiring harness electrical connector located at the side of the cylinder head.
    Fig 3: Identifying Cylinder Head Wiring Harness Ground
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    CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  7. Install the wiring harness ground to the cylinder head.

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the wiring harness ground bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in)  .

  8. Install the coolant temperature sensor electrical connector.
  9. Install the oil level indicator. Refer to OIL LEVEL INDICATOR AND TUBE REPLACEMENT .
  10. Install the left bank secondary timing chain. Refer to SECONDARY CAMSHAFT DRIVE CHAIN REPLACEMENT - LEFT SIDE .