Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
in Engine Electrical.
- Remove the drive belt. Refer to
Drive Belt Replacement
.
- Remove the generator. Refer to
Generator Replacement
in Engine Electrical.
- Remove the generator bracket. Refer to
Generator Bracket Replacement
in Engine Electrical.
- Remove the right spark plug wires. Refer to
Spark Plug Wire Replacement
in Engine Controls - 3.1L.
- Remove the EVAP purge valve. Refer to
Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Replacement
in Engine Controls - 3.1L.
- Remove the ignition coil bracket with the coils. Refer to
Ignition Coil Replacement
in Engine Controls - 3.1L.
- Remove the Ignition Coil bracket Studs.
- Remove the vacuum hose from the grommet in the right valve rocker arm
cover.
- Remove the right valve rocker arm cover
bolts.
- Remove the right valve rocker arm cover.
- Remove the right valve rocker arm cover gasket.
- Clean the valve rocker arm cover.
- Clean the valve rocker arm cover gasket mating surfaces.
Installation Procedure
Important: Apply sealant GM P/N 12346286 (Canadian P/N 10953472)
or equivalent at the cylinder head to lower intake manifold joint.
- Apply sealant at the cylinder head to lower intake manifold joint at the rear
of the lower intake manifold (1).
- Apply sealant at the cylinder
head to lower intake manifold joint at the front of the lower intake manifold (1).
- Install a new right valve rocker arm cover gasket.
- Install the right valve rocker arm cover.
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.
- Install the right valve rocker arm cover bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
- Install the vacuum hose to the grommet in the right valve rocker arm cover.
- Install the ignition coil bracket studs.
- Install the ignition coil bracket with the coils. Refer to
Ignition Coil Replacement
in Engine Controls - 3.1L.
- Install the EVAP purge valve. Refer to
Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Replacement
in Engine Controls - 3.1L.
- Install the right spark plug wires. Refer to
Spark Plug Wire Replacement
in Engine Controls - 3.1L.
- Install the generator bracket. Refer to
Generator Bracket Replacement
in Engine Electrical.
- Install the generator. Refer to
Generator Replacement
in Engine Electrical.
- Install the drive belt. Refer to
Drive Belt Replacement
.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
in Engine Electrical.
- Inspect for leaks.