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Supercharger Installation

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  1. Install the supercharger gasket.
  2. Fig 1: Supercharger Gasket
    GM189735Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the supercharger.
  4. Fig 2: Supercharger Bolts & Stud
    GM42224Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  5. Install the bolts and stud to the supercharger in the proper locations.

    Tighten:  Tighten the stud/bolts to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).

  6. Install the throttle body and seal.
  7. Fig 3: Throttle Body & Seal
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  8. Install the throttle body bolts and nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the throttle body bolts and nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  9. Install the MAP/BARO sensor bracket and bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the MAP/BARO sensor bracket bolts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

  10. Fig 4: MAP & BARO Sensor Bracket Bolts
    GM1210601Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the MAP and BARO sensors.
  12. Fig 5: MAP & BARO Sensors
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  13. Install the MAP and BARO sensor retaining clips.
  14. Install the engine wiring harness heat shield.
  15. Install the engine wiring harness heat shield bolt and nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the engine wiring harness heat shield bolt and nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  16. Fig 6: Engine Wiring Harness Heat Shield Bolt & Nut
    GM965410Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Install the supercharger bypass valve, hose and nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the supercharger bypass valve nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  18. Fig 7: Supercharger Bypass Valve Nut & Hose
    GM965407Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Install the fuel rail.
  20. Fig 8: Fuel Injector Rail
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  21. Install the fuel rail nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the fuel rail nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  22. Install the supercharger bypass valve harness.
  23. Install the wiring harness to the fuel rail.
  24. Install the spark plug wires to the retaining clips and spark plugs.