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Cylinder Head Cover - Right

REMOVAL PROCEDURE





1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable.
2. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement Service and Repair
3. Remove the generator.
4. Remove the tensioner bracket.
5. Remove the engine mount struts.
6. Rotate the engine for access.
7. Remove the fuel injector sight shield bracket.
8. Remove the right spark plug wires.
9. Remove the EVAP purge valve and the brace.
10. Remove the right valve rocker arm cover bolts.
11. Remove the right valve rocker arm cover.

Important: If the valve rocker arm cover adheres to the cylinder head, remove the valve rocker arm cover by bumping the end of the valve rocker arm cover with the palm of your hand or a soft rubber mallet.

12. Remove the right valve rocker arm cover gasket.
13. Clean the sealing surface on the cylinder head and the valve rocker arm cover with a degreaser.
14. Clean the valve rocker arm cover bolts of all thread locking adhesive.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





1. Install the new valve rocker arm cover gasket. Make sure that the valve rocker arm cover gasket is seated properly in the valve rocker arm cover groove.
2. Install the right valve rocker arm cover.
3. Apply thread lock compound GM P/N 1234593 or equivalent to the valve rocker arm cover bolt threads.
4. Install the right valve rocker arm cover bolts.
^ Tighten the right valve rocker arm cover bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Install the EVAP purge solenoid and the brace.
6. Install the right spark plug wires.
7. Install the fuel injector sight shield bracket.
8. Return the engine to the proper position.
9. Install the engine mount struts.
10. Install the tensioner bracket.
11. Install the generator.
12. Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement Service and Repair
13. Connect the battery ground (negative) cable.
14. Check for proper fluid levels.
15. Check for oil leaks.