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Supercharger Installation

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  1. Install the supercharger gasket.
    Fig 1: Installing Supercharger Gasket
    G01969516Courtesy 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 & Bolts
    G01969517Courtesy 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, Nuts & Gasket
    G01969518Courtesy 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, Bolt & Nut
    G01969519Courtesy 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).

    Fig 5: Installing MAP Sensor, Bolt & Bracket
    G01969520Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  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.
  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, Bolts & Hose
    G01969521Courtesy 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).

    Fig 7: Installing Fuel Rail & Nuts
    G01969522Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Install the vacuum line to the fuel rail.
  20. Install the spark plug wires.