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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2001 🢒 Impala 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.4L 🢒 Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Right Side

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 261279 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  2. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  3. Remove the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  4. Remove the generator bracket. Refer to Generator Bracket Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  5. Disconnect the right spark plug wires. Refer to Spark Plug Wire Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.4L.
  6. Disconnect the vacuum hoses from the evaporative emission canister purge solenoid valve.
  7. Remove the evaporative emission canister purge solenoid valve and the AIR check valve/pipe if equipped.
  8. Remove the ignition coil bracket with the coils. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.4L.
  9. Remove the Ignition coil bracket studs.
  10. Remove the vacuum hose from the grommet in the right valve rocker arm cover.

    11. Object Number: 61834 Size: SH
  11. Remove the right valve rocker arm cover bolts.
  12. Remove the right valve rocker arm cover.
  13. Remove the right valve rocker arm cover gasket.
  14. Clean the valve rocker arm cover gasket sealing surfaces on the cylinder head and the lower intake manifold.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 190589 Size: SH
  1. Install a new right valve rocker arm cover gasket to the valve rocker arm cover.

    2. Object Number: 190588 Size: SH

    Important: Apply sealant GM P/N 12345739 or 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
  3. Install the right valve rocker arm cover.

    4. 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.

  4. Install the valve rocker arm cover bolts.

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

  5. Install the vacuum hose to the grommet in the right valve rocker arm cover.
  6. Install the Ignition coil bracket studs.
  7. Install the ignition coil bracket with coils. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.4L.
  8. Install the AIR check valve/pipe (if equipped) and the evaporative emission canister purge solenoid valve. Refer to AIR Check Valve/Pipe Replacement - Bank 1 in Engine Controls - 3.4L.

    9. Object Number: 261279 Size: SH
  9. Connect the vacuum hoses from the evaporative emission canister purge solenoid valve.
  10. Connect the right spark plug wires. Refer to Spark Plug Wire Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  11. Install the generator bracket. Refer to Generator Bracket Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  12. Install the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  13. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  14. Connect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.