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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the engine mount to the engine mount bracket.
  2. Install the engine mount upper nuts.

    Tighten: 

    Tighten the engine mount upper nuts to 78 N.m (58 lb ft) 

  3. Install the engine mount and the engine mount bracket to the engine.
    Fig 1: Engine Mount And The Engine Mount Bracket
    G01764076Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the right rear engine mount bracket bolts to the engine. Hand tighten the bolts.
    Fig 2: Right Rear Engine Mount Bracket Bolts
    G01764077Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the left front engine mount bracket bolts to the engine. Hand tighten the bolts.
  6. Tighten the engine mount bracket bolts connecting the engine mount bracket to the engine.

    Tighten: 

    Tighten the engine mount bracket bolts to 102 N.m (75 lb ft) 

  7. Using the jack stands raise the frame to the original position.
  8. Install the right side frame bolts.

    Tighten: 

    Tighten the right and left side frame bolts to 180 N.m (133 lb ft) 

    Fig 3: Right Side Frame Bolts
    G01764078Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Use the engine support fixture to lower the engine.
  11. Raise the vehicle.
  12. Install the engine mount lower nuts to the frame.

    Tighten: 

    Tighten the engine mount lower nuts to 78 N.m (58 lb ft) 

    Fig 4: Engine Mount Lower Nuts
    G01764079Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the A/C compressor bracket and bolts to the engine.

    Tighten: 

    Tighten the A/C compressor bracket bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft) 

  14. Install the A/C compressor and the A/C compressor mounting nuts.

    Tighten: 

    Tighten the A/C compressor mounting nuts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft) 

    Fig 5: A/C Compressor
    G01764080Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Install the power steering oil cooler pipe brackets to the frame.
  16. Install the right engine splash shield and the splash shield retainers.
  17. Install the catalytic converter to the right side exhaust manifold. Refer to or CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT (3.8L) in ENGINE EXHAUST
  18. Install the right front tire and wheel.
  19. Lower the vehicle.
  20. Remove the engine support fixture.
  21. Install the right and left engine mount struts. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right  or Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Left 
  22. install the air inlet duct to the throttle body.
  23. Connect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 6: Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor Electrical Connector
    G01764081Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  24. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (L36)  or Drive Belt Replacement (L67) 
  25. Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (L36)  or Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (L67) 
  26. Connect the negative battery cable.