Engine Block Assemble

Apply sealer GM P/N 12346004, (Canadian P/N 10953480) or the equivalent to the oil pressure switch threads.
Install the engine oil pressure switch.
Tighten

Tighten the engine oil pressure switch to 16 N.m (12 ft. lbs).

Fig 1: Installing Oil Pressure Switch
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Apply sealer GM P/N 12346004, (Canadian P/N 10953480) or the equivalent to the knock sensor threads.
Install the knock sensor.
Tighten

Tighten the knock sensor to 19 N.m (14 ft. lbs).

Fig 2: Installing Knock Sensor
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Apply sealer GM P/N 12346004, (Canadian P/N 10953480) or the equivalent to the front oil gallery plug threads (1 and 2).
Install the front oil gallery plug (1).
Tighten

Tighten the oil gallery plug (1) to 19 N.m (14 ft. lbs).

Fig 3: Installing Front Oil Gallery Plugs
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Install the front oil gallery plug (2).
Tighten

Tighten the oil gallery plug (2) to 33 N.m (24 ft. lbs).
Apply sealer GM P/N 12346004, (Canadian P/N 10953480) or the equivalent to the rear oil gallery plug threads (1 and 4).
Install the rear oil gallery plugs (1 and 4).
Tighten

Tighten the oil gallery plugs (1 and 4) to 19 N.m (14 ft. lbs).
Install the rear oil gallery plugs (2 and 3).
Tighten

Tighten the oil gallery plugs (2 and 3) to 33 N.m (24 ft. lbs).

Fig 4: Installing Rear Oil Gallery Plugs
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Apply sealer GM P/N United States 12346004, GM P/N Canada 10953480 or the equivalent to the engine block plugs.
Install the remaining engine block plugs.
Apply sealant GM P/N 12346004, (Canadian P/N 10953480) or the equivalent to the coolant drain plug threads.
Install the left coolant drain plug.
Tighten

Tighten the coolant drain plug to 19 N.m (14 ft. lbs).

Fig 5: Installing Coolant Drain Plug (Left)
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Apply sealant GM P/N 12346004, (Canadian P/N 10953480) or the equivalent to the coolant drain plug threads.
Install the right coolant drain plug.
Tighten

Tighten the coolant drain plug to 19 N.m (14 ft. lbs).

Fig 6: Installing Coolant Drain Plug (Right)
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