Removal & Installation (Bank 1)

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WARNING: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed.

Disconnect negative battery cables. Raise and support vehicle. Remove the left front tire. Remove the splash shield from the left front wheel well. Remove the lead wires from the glow plugs in cylinders No. 1 and 3. Remove the glow plugs from cylinders No. 1 and 3.
On vans, remove engine cover. See ENGINE COVER . On all models, remove the lead wires from the glow plugs in cylinders No. 5 and 7. Remove the glow plugs from cylinders No. 5 and 7.
Coat the glow plug threads with an anti-seize compound (GM 14001899 or equivalent). Install the glow plugs into cylinders No. 1 and 3 by reaching through the left front wheel well. Install the lead wires for cylinders No. 1 and 3. Install the splash shield in the left front wheel well. Inspect the wire routing, ensuring that the lead wires are not rubbing against the exhaust manifold or any part that may harm the wire insulation. Install the left front tire.
Install the glow plugs into cylinders No. 5 and 7 from inside of the vehicle. Connect the lead wires to the glow plugs. Connect negative battery cables. On vans, ensure that the PCM electrical harness is properly routed to avoid contact with the engine cover during installation. Tighten fasteners properly. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .