Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- If removed, install the throttle body. Refer to Throttle Body Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.4L.
- Install the upper intake manifold gasket.
- Install the upper intake manifold.
- Install the MAP sensor and the bracket. Refer to Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.4L.
- Install the upper intake manifold studs and bolts.
Tighten: Tighten bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft.)
- Install generator through bolt bracket.
- Install the EGR valve. Refer to Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.4L.
- Connect the vacuum hose connections to the upper intake manifold:
- Heater and air conditioning vacuum source hose
- Fuel pressure regulator
- Connect the vacuum brake booster hose to the upper intake manifold.
- Install and connect the emission control vacuum harness.
- Connect the vacuum hose to the MAP sensor and the upper intake manifold.
- Connect the wiring harness to the MAP sensor.
- Install the ignition coil bracket with the coils.
- Install the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve. Refer to Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.4L.
- Connect the vacuum hoses to the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve.
- Connect the throttle body heater hoses. Refer to Throttle Body Heater Hose Replacement - Inlet and Throttle Body Heater Hose Replacement - Outlet in Engine Cooling.
- Connect the engine left side spark plug wire harness attachment clip. Refer to Spark Plug Wire Replacement in Engine Electrical.
- Connect the engine left side spark plug wires. Refer to Spark Plug Wire Replacement in Engine Electrical.
- Connect the wiring harness connectors to the throttle body. Refer to Throttle Body Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.4L.
- Install the accelerator control and cruise control cables with bracket to the throttle body. Refer to Accelerator Controls Cable Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.4L.
- Install the throttle body air inlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Intake Duct Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.4L.
- Fill the cooling system with engine coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Engine Cooling.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.