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2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, Standard

Engine Block Assemble

2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Engine Block Assemble
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
    Fig 1: View Of Oil Passage Plug, Oil Flow Check Valve & Water Jacket Drain Plug
    GM412447Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the drain plug in the water pump.
  2. Apply GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148) or equivalent to the plug before installation.
    3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the coolant jacket plugs.

    Tighten:  Tighten the coolant jacket plug to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).

  4. Install the rear oil passage plugs.
  5. Apply GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148) or equivalent to the plugs before installation.

    Tighten:  Tighten the oil passage plug to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).

  6. Install the other oil passage plugs.
  7. Apply GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148) or equivalent to the plug before installation.

    Tighten:  Tighten the oil passage plugs to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).

    8. Fig 2: View Of Crankshaft Position Sensor
    GM630345Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Lubricate the crankshaft position sensor O-ring with engine oil.
  9. Install the crankshaft position sensor and bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the crankshaft position sensor bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

    10. Fig 3: View Of Engine Oil Pressure Sensor
    GM630350Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the oil pressure switch.

    Tighten:  Tighten the oil pressure switch to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).

    11. Fig 4: View of Knock Sensor
    GM630342Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the knock sensor and bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the knock sensor bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    12. Fig 5: Identifying Piston Oil Squirters
    GM1594334Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the piston oil squirters.
  13. Install the piston oil squirter bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the piston oil squirter bolts to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

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