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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2009 🢒 G8 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L 🢒 Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Left Side

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the dress engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement.
  2. Depressurize the fuel system. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief.
  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.

    4. Object Number: 1954084 Size: SH

    Note: Plug or cap the fuel feed pipe (2) and fuel rail tube (1) ends to prevent fuel leaks and/or contamination.

  4. Disconnect the fuel rail feed pipe (2) quick connect fitting. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service or Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.

    5. Object Number: 1954184 Size: SH
  5. Remove the spark plug leads (1).

    6. Object Number: 1954185 Size: SH
  6. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) lock (3) from the ignition coil main connector (2).
  7. Disconnect the ignition coil main connector (2).
  8. Remove the ignition coil assembly to valve rocker arm cover retaining studs (4).
  9. Remove the ignition coil assembly (1).

    10. Object Number: 1954186 Size: SH
  10. Loosen the valve rocker arm cover to cylinder head retaining bolts (1).
  11. Remove the valve rocker arm cover (2).

    12. Object Number: 1954187 Size: SH

    Note: The valve rocker arm cover gasket is a single use only component and must be replaced whenever the valve rocker arm cover is removed from the cylinder head.

  12. Remove the valve rocker arm cover gasket (1).

    13. Discard the valve rocker arm cover gasket (1).

Installation Procedure

    Note: 

       • All gasket surfaces should be free of oil and other foreign material during assembly.
       • DO NOT reuse the valve rocker arm cover gasket.
       • The valve rocker arm cover bolt grommets may be reused.
       • If the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve grommet has been removed from the rocker arm cover, install a NEW grommet during assembly.


    Object Number: 1954187 Size: SH
  1. Install a NEW valve rocker arm cover gasket (1).
  2. Install the valve rocker arm cover. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation - Left Side.

    3. Object Number: 1954185 Size: SH
  3. Install the ignition coil assembly (1).

    4. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  4. Install the ignition coil bracket to valve rocker arm cover retaining studs (4) and tighten to 12 N·m (106 lb in).
  5. Connect the ignition coil main connector (2).
  6. Install the CPA lock (3) from the ignition coil main connector (2).

    7. Object Number: 1954184 Size: SH
  7. Install the spark plug leads (1).

    8. Object Number: 1954084 Size: SH
  8. Remove the plug on the fuel feed pipe (2) and fuel rail tube (1) ends.
  9. Connect the fuel rail feed pipe (2) quick connect fitting. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service or Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.
  10. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  11. Install the dress engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement.