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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the engine to the vehicle.
  2. Install the right side engine mount through-bolt. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement - Right .
  3. Install the left side engine mount through-bolt. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement - Left .
  4. Remove the engine lifting device from the engine lift brackets.
  5. Connect the fuel hoses.
    Fig 1: Engine Lifting Device
    G01658965Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Position the engine wiring harness.
  7. Install the engine wiring harness to the bracket.
  8. Install the fuel injector harness electrical connector to the bracket on the valve rocker arm cover.
  9. Connect the fuel injector harness electrical connector.
    Fig 2: Fuel Injector Harness Electrical Connector
    G01658966Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Connect the following electrical connectors to the top of the engine:
    • Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor (3)
    • Idle air control (IAC) motor (1)
    • Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor (4)
    • Throttle position (TP) sensor (2)
  11. Fig 3: ECT Sensor, IAC Motor, MAP Sensor & TP Sensor Electrical Connectors
    G01658967Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Connect the engine coolant heater, if equipped. Refer to COOLANT HEATER REPLACEMENT (2.2 L) or COOLANT HEATER REPLACEMENT (4.3 L) .
  13. Connect the generator electrical connectors. Refer to GENERATOR .
  14. Attach the battery positive cable with bolt to the underhood fuse block.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the battery positive cable to the underhood fuse block bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

    Fig 4: Battery Positive Cable Bolt
    G01658968Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Install the battery positive cable cover.
    Fig 5: Battery Positive Cable Cover
    G01658969Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: In order to avoid possible Injury or vehicle damage, always replace the accelerator control cable with a NEW cable whenever you remove the engine from the vehicle.
    In order to avoid cruise control cable damage, position the cable out of the way while you remove or Install the engine. Do not pry or lean against the cruise control cable and do not kink the cable. You must replace a damaged cable.
  16. Install a NEW accelerator control cable.
  17. Connect the cruise control cable to the throttle body, if equipped. Refer to CRUISE CONTROL CABLE REPLACEMENT (4.3L) or CRUISE CONTROL CABLE REPLACEMENT (2.2L) .
  18. Install both heater hoses to the heater core.
  19. Install the power steering pump. Refer to POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACEMENT (2.2L) or POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACEMENT (4.3L) .
  20. Install the air conditioning compressor, if equipped. Refer to COMPRESSOR .
  21. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  22. Install the radiator. Refer to RADIATOR REPLACEMENT (2.2 L) or RADIATOR REPLACEMENT (4.3 L) .
  23. Install the air intake duct.
  24. Connect the heating and air conditioning control vacuum source hose.
  25. Connect the EVAP emission purge tube from the throttle body.
    Fig 6: Heating & Air Conditioning Control Vacuum Source Hose And EVAP Emission Purge Tube
    G01658970Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  26. Install he bolt holding the EVAP emission canister purge harness and if equipped the transmission fluid fill tube.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  27. Install the nut holding the engine wiring harness clip and the battery negative cable clip to the intake manifold.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the engine wiring harness clip nut to 10 N.m (89 lb ft).

  28. Install the nut holding the engine wiring harness clip to the intake manifold rear lower stud.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the engine wiring harness clip nut to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

  29. Raise the vehicle to a height in order to work through the wheelhouse opening.
    Fig 7: EVAP Emission Canister Purge Harness & Nuts
    G01658971Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  30. Connect the following electrical connectors to the right side of the engine:
    • Engine oil pressure sensor (6)
    • Camshaft position (CMP) sensor (5)
    • Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor (3)
    • Knock (KS) sensor (4)
  31. Install the bolt and the ground wires (1) to the engine.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the ground wire bolt to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).

  32. Install the bolt and the battery negative cable (2) to the engine.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the battery negative cable bolt to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).

    Fig 8: Battery Negative Cable, Ground Wires & Electrical Connectors
    G01658972Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  33. Connect both ignition control module (ICM) electrical connectors (2).
  34. Connect the EVAP purge canister solenoid valve electrical connector (1).
    Fig 9: ECM Electrical Connectors & EVAP Purge Canister Solenoid Valve Electrical Connector
    G01658973Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  35. Install the generator brace using the following procedure.
    1. 34.1. Install the brace to the engine.
    2. 34.2. Install the two nuts holding the brace to the engine.
    3. 34.3. Install the bolt to the rear of the generator.

      Tighten 

      Tighten the generator rear brace nuts and bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  36. Fig 10: Generator Brace, Nuts & Bolt
    G01658974Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  37. Install the right fender wheelhouse extension. Refer to WHEELHOUSE EXTENSION REPLACEMENT .
  38. Connect the oxygen sensor electrical connector. Refer to OXYGEN SENSORS .
  39. Install the transmission.
  40. Install the starter motor. Refer to STARTER MOTOR .
  41. Install the oil filter drain deflector on the transmission brace rod, if equipped.
  42. Fig 11: Oil Filter Drain Deflector
    G01658975Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  43. Connect the exhaust pipe to the exhaust manifold. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD PIPE REPLACEMENT .
  44. Lower the vehicle.
  45. Install the manual transmission shift tower, if removed. Refer to SHIFT TOWER REPLACEMENT .
  46. Install the hood. Refer to HOOD REPLACEMENT .
  47. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE .
  48. Fill the crankcase with engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
  49. Fill the cooling system with coolant. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM .
  50. With the ignition OFF or disconnected, crank the engine several times. Listen for any unusual noises or evidence that any of the parts are binding.
  51. Start the engine and listen for unusual noises.
  52. Check the vehicle oil pressure gauge or light and confirm that the engine has acceptable oil pressure.

    If necessary, install an oil pressure gauge and measure the engine oil pressure.

  53. Operate the engine at about 1,000 RPM until the engine has reached normal operating temperature.
  54. Listen for improperly adjusted or sticking valves, sticking valve lifters, or other unusual noises.
  55. Inspect for oil and/or coolant leaks while the engine is operating.
  56. Verify that the distributor is properly positioned.
  57. Perform a final inspection for the proper engine oil and coolant levels.