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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Engine Lift Bracket - Front Of Right Cylinder Head
    GM1338595Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .
  2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Use a grade 10.9, M10 X 1.5 X 35 bolt (GM P/N 11519182 or equivalent) in order to install an engine lift bracket (OTC #7100, J 36857  or equivalent) to the front of the right (Bank 1) cylinder head in the location shown. See Special Tools .

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 65 N.m (48 lb ft).

  4. Remove the electrical connector bolt and the electrical connector from the rear of the left cylinder head.
  5. Fig 2: View Of Engine Lift Bracket - Rear Of Left Cylinder Head
    GM1338596Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Use a grade 10.9, M10 X 1.5 X 35 bolt (GM P/N 11519182 or equivalent) in order to install an engine lift bracket (OTC #7100, J 36857  or equivalent) to the rear of the left (Bank 2) cylinder head in the location shown. See Special Tools .

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 65 N.m (48 lb ft).

  7. Fig 3: Identifying J 28467-B & J 28467-3
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  8. Loosely install the J 28467-501  (1) to the ends of the strut tower tube J 28467-3 (2). See Special Tools .
  9. Fig 4: View Of J 28467-501
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  10. Place the strut tower tube J 28467-3 and the J 28467-501  on top of both the left and right fender lips, over the engine rear lift bracket. See Special Tools .
  11. Fig 5: Installing Radiator Shelf Tube On Top Of Strut Tower Tube
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  12. Install the radiator shelf tube J 28467-2A (2) on top of the strut tower tube J 28467-3 (1) above the engine front (right bank) lift bracket.
  13. Fig 6: Installing Quick Release Pin J 28467-9
    GM405958Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Install the round tube of the front support assembly J 28467-4A through the large hole in the radiator shelf tube J 28467-2A.
  15. Remove the upper tie bar cover.
  16. Locate the J 28467-4A front support assembly to the upper tie bar.
  17. Install the J 28467-9 7/16 in x 2.0 in quick-release pin through the top hole in the J 28467-4A front support assembly.
  18. Fig 7: Using Cross Bracket Assembly
    GM287864Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Install the J 28467-1A cross bracket assembly.
  20. Hand tighten the J 28467-1A cross bracket wing nuts.
  21. Fig 8: View Of Lift Hook Assembly
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  22. Install the J 28467-7A bolt hook through the J 28467-6A bracket.
  23. Install the J 28467-34 lift hook wing nut and washer to the J 28467-7A lift hook.
  24. Repeat the previous two steps in order to assemble two lift hooks and brackets.
  25. Fig 9: View Of Lift Hook & Bracket Assembly At Longitudinal Mounted Cross Bar
    GM682301Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  26. Install one of the lift hook and bracket assemblies (1) to the J 28467-3 strut tower tube (2) above the engine rear lift bracket.
  27. Install the lift hook J 28467-7A through the engine rear lift bracket. Ensure the hook does not damage adjacent components.
  28. Install the other lift hook and bracket assembly (1) to the J 28467-2A radiator shelf tube (2) above the engine front lift bracket.
  29. Install the lift hook J 28467-7A through the engine front lift bracket. Ensure the hook does not damage adjacent components.
  30. Hand tighten the lift hook wing nuts J 28467-34 in order to remove all slack from the engine support fixture assembly.