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Supercharger Installation

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  1. Install the supercharger gasket.
    Fig 1: Installing Supercharger Gasket
    G02083942Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the supercharger.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the spacers, bolts, and stud to the supercharger in the proper locations.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the stud/bolts to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).

    Fig 2: Installing Supercharger
    G02083943Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the throttle body and gasket.
  5. Install the throttle body nuts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the throttle body nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

    Fig 3: Installing Throttle Body And Gasket
    G02083944Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the engine wiring harness heat shield.
  7. Install the engine wiring harness heat shield bolt and nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the engine wiring harness heat shield bolt and nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

    Fig 4: Installing Engine Wiring Harness Heat Shield
    G02083945Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the MAP sensor bracket.
  9. Install the MAP sensor bracket bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the MAP sensor bracket bolts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

  10. Install the vacuum block.
  11. Install the vacuum block bolts.

    Tighten 

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

  12. Install the boost solenoid.
  13. Install the boost solenoid bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the boost solenoid bolts to 26 N.m (19 lb ft).

  14. Install the regulator valve and harness bolt.
    Fig 5: Installing MAP Sensor Bracket
    G02083946Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Install the booster bypass.
  16. Install the booster bypass nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the booster bypass nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

    Fig 6: Installing Booster Bypass
    G02083947Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Install the fuel rail.
  18. Install the fuel rail nuts and stud.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the fuel rail nuts and stud to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  19. Install the vacuum line to the fuel rail.
  20. Install the spark plug wires.
    Fig 7: Installing Fuel Rail
    G02083948Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.