80. Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation - Right

Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation - Right





1. Important:
^ All gasket-mating surfaces need to be free of oil and foreign material. Use GM P/N 12378392 or equivalent to clean surfaces.
^ Apply sealant GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148) or equivalent at the cylinder head to lower intake manifold joint.

Install a NEW gasket to the valve rocker arm cover. Ensure that the gasket is properly seated in the groove of the valve rocker arm cover.
2. Apply sealant GM P/N 12378521, (Canadian P/N 88901148) or the equivalent to the joint surfaces (1) where the cylinder head and intake manifold meet.





3. Install the valve rocker arm cover.

4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the valve rocker arm cover bolts.
Tighten the valve rocker arm cover bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).





5. Install the vacuum lines from the upper intake manifold.





6. Install the ignition coil studs.
Tighten the ignition coil studs to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
7. Install the electronic ignition control module.
8. Install the electronic ignition control module nuts and bolts.
Tighten the electronic ignition control module nuts and bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).