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Engine Block Plug Installation




Engine Block Plug Installation




1. Add sealer GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) to the plug threads.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the engine block oil gallery plug to rear of block. Tighten the engine block oil gallery plug to 80 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).




3. Add sealer GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) to the plug threads.
4. Install the engine block oil gallery plugs to front and left of block.

1. Tighten the side engine block oil gallery plugs to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).
2. Tighten the front (1) engine block oil gallery plug to 80 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).




5. Add sealer GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) to the coolant temperature sensor threads.
6. Install the coolant temperature sensor. Tighten the coolant temperature sensor to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).




7. Add sealer GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) to the EVAP solenoid bolt threads. Tighten the EVAP solenoid bolt to 10 Nm (89 in. lbs.).




8. Install the knock sensors. Tighten the knock sensors to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).




9. Add sealer GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) to the crankshaft position sensor bolt.
10. Install the crankshaft position sensor and bolt. Tighten the crankshaft position sensor bolt to 10 Nm (89 in. lbs.).