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Installation Procedure

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  1. If necessary, perform the following steps:
  2. Install a NEW cylinder head gasket.
    Fig 2: Identifying Cylinder Head
    G04841593Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  3. Carefully install the cylinder head with the exhaust manifold to the engine. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD INSTALLATION - LEFT SIDE .
  4. Install the catalytic converter to the exhaust manifold. Refer to INSTALLATION PROCEDURE .
  5. Connect the wiring harness electrical connector located at the side of the cylinder head.
    Fig 3: Identifying Wiring Harness Ground
    G04841594Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  6. Install the wiring harness ground to the cylinder head.

    Tightening torque 

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

  7. Install the coolant temperature sensor electrical connector.
  8. Install the oil level indicator. Refer to INSTALLATION PROCEDURE .
  9. Install the left bank secondary timing chain. Refer to INSTALLATION PROCEDURE .