Grand Prix V6-3.8L VIN 2 (2004)
9. Remove the right valve rocker arm cover bolts.
Important: If the valve rocker arm cover adheres to the cylinder head, remove the valve rocker arm cover by bumping the end of the valve rocker
arm cover with the palm of your hand or a soft rubber mallet.
10. Remove the right valve rocker arm cover.
11. Remove the right valve rocker arm cover gasket.
12. Clean the valve rocker arm cover gasket mating surfaces.
13. Clean the valve rocker arm cover bolts of all thread locking adhesive.
Installation Procedure
Important: Ensure that the valve rocker arm cover gasket is seated properly in the valve rocker arm cover groove.
1. Install the new valve rocker arm cover gasket.
2. Install the right valve rocker arm cover.
3. Apply thread lock compound GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488) or equivalent to the valve rocker arm cover bolt threads.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions
4. Install the right valve rocker arm cover bolts.
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Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (89 in. lbs.).
