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For 1990-2009 cars only

    Object Number: 1557668  Size: SH
  1. Install NEW valve rocker arm cover grommets and use NEW valve rocker arm cover bolts if they are serviced with the grommet.
  2. Note: All gasket-mating surfaces need to be free of oil and foreign material. Use GM P/N 12346139 (Canadian P/N 10953463) or equivalent to clean surfaces.

  3. Install the valve rocker arm cover gasket into the valve rocker arm cover.

  4. Object Number: 190588  Size: SH
  5. Apply sealer GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148) or equivalent to the surfaces where the cylinder head and intake manifold meet (1).
  6. Install the valve rocker arm cover.
  7. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  8. Install the valve rocker arm cover bolts, if necessary. Tighten the valve rocker arm cover bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  9. Object Number: 1874094  Size: SH
  10. Install the fresh air tube into the valve rocker arm cover.

  11. Object Number: 1874089  Size: SH
  12. Install the ignition coil assembly studs, if necessary. Tighten the ignition coil assembly studs to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
  13. Install the ignition coil assembly.
  14. Install the ignition coil assembly bolts and nuts. Tighten the ignition coil assembly bolts and nuts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).