Installation Procedure

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Install the glow plug relay.

Fig 1: Glow Plug Relay

GM1177272

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Slide the glow plug relay inward to engage it to the glow plug controller housing.

Fig 2: Glow Plug Relay & Glow Plug Controller

GM1177270

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Set the glow plug controller onto the studs.

Fig 3: Glow Plug Controller & Studs

GM1177266

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the glow plug controller nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 42 N.m (31 lb ft).

Fig 4: Glow Plug Controller Nuts

GM1177264

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Install the glow plug relay terminal wires and nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

Fig 5: Glow Plug Relay Terminal Nuts And Wires

GM1177268

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Install the glow plug controller cover.

Fig 6: Glow Plug Controller Cover

GM1177263

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Install the upper intake manifold cover.
Install the upper intake manifold cover to the outlet duct.
Tighten the outlet duct clamp at the upper intake manifold cover.
Tighten: Tighten the clamp to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

Fig 7: View Of Upper Intake Manifold Cover, Outlet Duct & Clamp

GM813243

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Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Single Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Auxiliary Battery) in Engine Electrical.