Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Identifying Camshaft Cover Bolt

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Install new camshaft cover bolt grommets prior to installing the camshaft cover bolts.

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Front Cover Split Lines
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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
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Place the left camshaft cover into position onto the left cylinder head.

Fig 4: Identifying Left Camshaft Cover Bolts
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Loosely install the left camshaft cover bolts.

Fig 5: Identifying Left Camshaft Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
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CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Tighten the left camshaft cover bolts in the sequence shown.
Tightening torque

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

Fig 6: Identifying Special Tool EN 46101
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Remove the EN 46101 from the spark plug tubes of the left cylinder head.
Position wire harness and clip to camshaft cover.
Remove the left side ignition coils. Refer to IGNITION COIL REPLACEMENT - BANK 2 .
Remove the upper intake manifold. Refer to UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD REPLACEMENT .