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For 1990-2009 cars only

    Object Number: 1272812  Size: SH

    Important: All gasket surfaces should be free of oil or other foreign material during assembly.

  1. Install NEW knock sensor oil seals (520) into the valley cover (555).
  2. Lubricate the seal surfaces with clean engine oil.


    Object Number: 668798  Size: SH
  3. Install the valley cover and NEW gasket.
  4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  5. Install the valley cover bolts.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the valley cover bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 309864  Size: SH
  7. Install the knock sensors.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the knock sensors to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).


    Object Number: 309859  Size: SH
  9. Install the knock sensor wire harness.