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Engine Front Cover Installation

  1. Install the engine front cover gasket.
  2. Apply sealer GM P/N 12346004, (Canadian P/N 10953480) or equivalent to both sides of the lower tabs of the engine front cover gasket, and the engine front cover bolts.
    Fig 1: Identifying Engine Front Cover Gasket Lower Tabs For Applying Sealer
    G01500823Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the engine front cover.
  4. Install the engine front cover bolts (2).

    Tighten  Tighten the engine front cover bolts (2) to 55 N.m (41 lb ft).

  5. Install the engine front cover bolts (3).

    Tighten  Tighten the engine front cover bolts (3) to 55 N.m (41 lb ft).

  6. Install the engine front cover bolts (1).

    Tighten  Tighten the engine front cover bolts (1) to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

    Fig 2: Installing Engine Front Cover
    G01500824Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the crankshaft position sensor wiring bracket.
  8. Install the crankshaft position sensor wiring bracket bolt.

    Tighten  Tighten the crankshaft position sensor wiring bracket bolt to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

    Fig 3: Installing Crankshaft Position Sensor Wiring Bracket
    G01500825Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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