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Engine Block Plug Installation

  1. Add sealer GM P/N United States 12346004, GM P/N Canada 10953480 to the plug threads.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the engine block oil gallery plug to rear of block.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the engine block oil gallery plug to 80 N.m (40 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Installing Engine Block Oil Gallery Plug To Rear Of Block
    G02128857Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Add sealer GM P/N United States 12346004, GM P/N Canada 10953480 to the plug threads.
  4. Install the engine block oil gallery plugs to front and left of block.

    Tighten 

    • Tighten the side engine block oil gallery plugs to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).
    • Tighten the front (1) engine block oil gallery plug to 80 N.m (40 lb ft).
      Fig 2: Installing Engine Block Oil Gallery Plugs To Front And Left Of Block
      G02128858Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Add sealer GM P/N United States 12346004, GM P/N Canada 10953480 to the coolant temperature sensor threads.
  6. Install the coolant temperature sensor.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the coolant temperature sensor to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

    Fig 3: Installing Coolant Temperature Sensor
    G02128859Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Add sealer GM P/N United States 12346004, GM P/N Canada 10953480 to the EVAP solenoid bolt threads.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the EVAP solenoid bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

    Fig 4: Installing EVAP Solenoid Bolt
    G02128860Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the knock sensors.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the knock sensors to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    Fig 5: Installing Knock Sensors
    G02128861Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Add sealer GM P/N United States 12346004, GM P/N Canada 10953480 to the crankshaft position sensor bolt.
  10. Install the crankshaft position sensor and bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the crankshaft position sensor bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

    Fig 6: Installing Crankshaft Position Sensor And Bolt
    G02128862Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.