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2009 GMC Canyon 4D Pickup, 2.9 9

Engine Block Plug Installation

2009 GMC Canyon 4D Pickup, 2.9 9SECTION Engine Block Plug Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
    Fig 1: View Of Engine Block Coolant Plug
    GM858200Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Add sealer GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) to the plug threads.
    2. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  2. Install the engine block coolant plug. Tighten the engine block coolant plug to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
    3. Fig 2: View Of Front Engine Block Oil Gallery Plug
    GM858327Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Add sealer GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) to the plug threads.
  4. Install the engine block oil gallery plugs to front and left of block.
    1. Tighten the side engine block oil gallery plugs to 35 N.m (26 lb ft) .
    2. Tighten the front (1) engine block oil gallery plug to 80 N.m (40 lb ft) .
    5. Fig 3: View Of EVAP Solenoid
    GM858206Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Add sealer GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) to the EVAP solenoid bolt threads. Tighten the EVAP solenoid bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
    6. Fig 4: View Of Knock Sensor
    GM1548258Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the knock sensor. Tighten the knock sensor to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
    7. Fig 5: Crankshaft Position Sensor
    GM1875393Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Add sealer GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) to the crankshaft position sensor bolt.
  8. Install the crankshaft position sensor and bolt. Tighten the crankshaft position sensor bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
    9. Fig 6: View Of Oil Pressure Switch
    GM858211Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the oil pressure switch. Tighten the oil pressure switch to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
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