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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2006 🢒 Epica 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 2.0L (L34 GMDAT) 🢒 Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1248341 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Disconnect the breather tube from the valve cover.
  3. Disconnect the crankshaft ventilation tube from the valve cover.
  4. Disconnect the vacuum line from the valve cover.
  5. Remove the spark plug cover bolts.
  6. Remove the spark plug cover.
  7. Disconnect the ignition wires from the spark plugs.
  8. Remove the power steering hose clamp bolt and the position power steering hose clamp clear of the repair area.

    9. Object Number: 1252112 Size: SH
  9. Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor connector.
  10. Remove the valve cover bolts.
  11. Remove the valve cover washers.
  12. Remove the valve cover.

    13. Object Number: 1252113 Size: SH
  13. Remove the valve cover gasket from the valve cover.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1252113 Size: SH
  1. Apply a small amount of gasket sealant to the corners of the front camshaft caps and the top of the rear valve cover-to-cylinder head seal.
  2. Install the new valve cover gasket to the valve cover.

    3. Object Number: 1252112 Size: SH
  3. Install the valve cover.
  4. Install the valve cover washers.

    5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  5. Install the valve cover bolts.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the valve cover bolts to 8 N·m (71 lb in).


    Object Number: 1248341 Size: SH
  6. Connect the ignition wires to the spark plugs.
  7. Install the spark plug cover.
  8. Install the spark plug cover bolts.

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the spark plug cover bolts to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

  9. Connect the vacuum line to the valve cover.
  10. Connect the crankshaft ventilation tube to the valve cover.
  11. Connect the breather tube to the valve cover.
  12. Connect the CMP sensor connector.
  13. Position the power steering pressure hose in place and install the bolt.

    14. Tighten
    Tighten the power steering hose clamp bolt to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

  14. Connect the negative battery cable.