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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Malibu 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.1L 🢒 Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Right Side

Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Right Side Rear

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 261282 Size: SH
  1. Remove the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  2. Remove the generator bracket.
  3. Remove the ignition coil bracket with the coils. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement , Ignition Control Module Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.1L.
  4. Remove the vacuum hose from the grommet in the right (rear) valve rocker arm cover.
  5. Remove the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .

    6. Object Number: 61834 Size: SH
  6. Remove the right (rear) valve rocker arm cover bolts and cover.
  7. Remove the right (rear) valve rocker arm cover gasket.
  8. Clean the valve rocker arm cover and gasket sealing surfaces.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install a new right (rear) valve rocker arm cover gasket.

    2. Object Number: 190589 Size: SH

    Important: Apply sealant GM P/N 12345739 or the equivalent at the cylinder head to lower intake manifold joint.

  2. Apply sealant at the cylinder head to lower intake manifold joint at the rear of the lower intake manifold (1).

    3. Object Number: 61834 Size: SH

    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.

  3. Install the right (rear) valve rocker arm cover.

    4. Hand tighten the right (rear) valve rocker arm cover bolts.

    Tighten
    Tighten the valve rocker arm cover bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  4. Install the vacuum hose to the grommet in the right (rear) valve rocker arm cover.

    5. Object Number: 261282 Size: SH
  5. Install the ignition bracket with coils. Refer to Ignition Control Module Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.1L.
  6. Install the generator bracket.
  7. Install the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement in Engine Electrical.