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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 1999 🢒 Sunfire 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 2.2L 🢒 Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

  1. Remove the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct (1).

    3. Object Number: 193392 Size: SH
  3. Remove the resonator.

    4. Object Number: 193394 Size: SH
  4. Remove the resonator bracket.

    5. Object Number: 193395 Size: SH

    Object Number: 182862 Size: SH
  5. Remove the radiator outlet pipe.
  6. Remove the valve rocker arm cover bolts.
  7. Remove the valve rocker arm cover.

    8. Object Number: 182912 Size: SH
  8. Clean the sealing surface on the cylinder head and the valve rocker arm cover.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  1. Install the valve rocker arm cover.

    2. Object Number: 182912 Size: SH
  2. Install the valve rocker arm cover bolts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 193395 Size: SH
  3. Install the resonator bracket.
  4. Install the resonator nuts.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 182862 Size: SH
  5. Install the radiator outlet pipe.
  6. Install the resonator.

    7. Object Number: 193394 Size: SH
  7. Install the air cleaner outlet duct (1).

    8. Object Number: 193392 Size: SH
  8. Connect the negative battery cable.

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).