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Engine Block Valley Cover Replacement




Engine Block Valley Cover Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the oil pressure switch. Refer to Engine Oil Pressure Sensor and/or Switch Replacement (without ls9) (Service and Repair)Engine Oil Pressure Sensor and/or Switch Replacement (LS9) (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the engine valley retaining bolts (1).
4. Remove the engine valley cover (2).
5. Remove the engine valley gasket (3).
6. Remove the O-rings (4) from the engine valley cover (2).

Installation Procedure




1. Install the O-rings (4) to the engine valley cover (2).
2. Install the engine valley gasket (3).
3. Install the engine valley cover (2).
4. Install the retaining bolts (1).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

5. Tighten the engine valley retaining bolts.

Tighten the engine valley cover bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

6. Install the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement (Service and Repair).
7. Install the oil pressure switch. Refer to Engine Oil Pressure Sensor and/or Switch Replacement (without ls9) (Service and Repair)Engine Oil Pressure Sensor and/or Switch Replacement (LS9) (Service and Repair).