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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Catalytic Converter
    GM1592527Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the catalytic converter gasket (2) and converter to the engine.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  2. Install the catalytic converter nuts (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    3. Fig 2: Catalytic Converter-To-Catalytic Converter Brace Bracket Bolt
    GM1592529Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the catalytic converter to bracket bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    4. Fig 3: A/C Compressor
    GM1592623Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the A/C compressor and bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).

    5. Fig 4: View Of Flywheel
    GM1578311Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install a suitable engine lifting devise to the engine.
  6. Remove the engine from the stand.
  7. Using a nylon bristle brush clean the thread adhesive from the flywheel bolt holes, if necessary.
  8. Install the flywheel and bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 53 N.m (39 lb ft) plus an additional 25 degrees using the J 45059  .

    9. Fig 5: Right Engine Mount
    GM1592519Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the engine to the vehicle.
  10. Install the right engine mount upper nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

    11. Fig 6: Left Engine Mount
    GM1592518Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the left engine mount upper nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

  12. Remove the J 42451-1  from the engine.
    13. Fig 7: Torque Converter-To-Flywheel Bolts
    GM1765917Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: The top 2 bellhousing bolts install through the bell housing into the engine block. The remaining 7 bolts install through the engine block into the bellhousing.
  13. Install the upper 5 bellhousing bolts (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

  14. Raise and support the vehicle.
  15. Install the 4 lower bellhousing bolts (2).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

  16. Install the torque converter to flywheel bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 63 N.m (46 lb ft).

    17. Fig 8: Power Steering Pump & Bracket
    GM1765296Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Position the power steering pump and bracket to the engine and install the bracket bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 58 N.m (43 lb ft).

  18. Lower the vehicle.
    19. Fig 9: A/C Compressor
    GM1592623Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Position the A/C compressor line and install the bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).

    20. Fig 10: Intake Manifold Cover Bracket
    GM1694522Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Install the intake manifold cover bracket and bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  21. Position the branches of the engine harness to the engine.
    22. Fig 11: Engine Harness Bracket
    GM1591665Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. Connect the engine harness clip (2) to the bracket.
  23. Install the engine harness bracket (1) to the intake manifold cover stud.
  24. Install the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve. Refer to Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Replacement .
    25. Fig 12: EVAP Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Electrical Connector
    GM1591661Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  25. Connect the engine harness clips (3, 4) to the camshaft cover.
  26. Connect the engine harness clip (2) to the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve bracket.
  27. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the EVAP canister purge solenoid.
    28. Fig 13: CMP Sensor & ECT Sensor Electrical Connectors
    GM1591858Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  28. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (6) to the ECT sensor.
  29. Position the engine wiring harness ground terminal (2) and install the bolt (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  30. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector to the exhaust CMP sensor.
    31. Fig 14: CMP Sensor Electrical Connector
    GM1591857Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  31. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector to the intake CMP sensor.
    32. Fig 15: Identifying CPA Retainer & HO2S Electrical Connector
    GM1592538Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  32. Connect the HO2S electrical connector clip (4) to the strut.
  33. Connect the engine harness clips (1) to the junction block bracket.
  34. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (2) to the rear HO2S.
  35. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the front HO2S.
  36. Install the CPA retainers to the HO2S electrical connectors.
    37. Fig 16: Ignition Coil Electrical Connector
    GM1591652Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  37. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors to the ignition coils.
    38. Fig 17: Engine Harness Clip
    GM1591657Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  38. Install the engine harness clip (1) to the camshaft cover.
    39. Fig 18: Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Electrical Connector
    GM1591651Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  39. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (2) to the exhaust CMP actuator.
  40. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the intake CMP actuator.
    41. Fig 19: Engine Harness Clip To Surge Tank Air Bleed Hose
    GM1590557Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  41. Install the engine harness clip to the surge tank air bleed hose.
    42. Fig 20: Windshield Wiper Motor Electrical Connector
    GM1590536Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  42. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector to the windshield wiper motor.
  43. Install the engine harness clip to the wiper motor hole.
    44. Fig 21: A/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Electrical Connector
    GM1590533Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  44. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector to the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor.
    45. Fig 22: Engine Harness Electrical Connector
    GM1590505Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  45. Position the negative/positive battery cable.
  46. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (6) to the A/C compressor.
  47. Install the positive battery cable terminal to the generator (5).
  48. Install the generator terminal nut (2).

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

  49. Position the positive battery cable terminal boot (4).
  50. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the generator.
    51. Fig 23: Battery Cable Ground Terminal And Engine Harness Ground Terminal
    GM1591855Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  51. Position the engine harness ground terminal behind the negative battery cable terminal and position against the cylinder head.
  52. Install the negative battery cable ground terminal bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  53. Install NEW tie straps to the engine harness.
  54. Install the positive battery cable clip (7) to the bracket.
  55. Raise and support the vehicle.
    56. Fig 24: CKP Sensor Electrical Connector
    GM1589842Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  56. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (2) to the oil pressure sensor.
  57. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the CKP sensor.
  58. Lower the vehicle.
    59. Fig 25: Heater Inlet & Outlet Hose
    GM1592522Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  59. Install the heater inlet (2) and outlet (1) hoses to the thermostat housing.
  60. Position the heater inlet and outlet hose clamps at the thermostat housing.
    61. Fig 26: Air Bleed Hose
    GM1590504Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  61. Position the air bleed hose (2).
  62. Install the surge tank air bleed hose (1) to the engine.
  63. Position the surge tank air bleed hose clamp at the engine.
    64. Fig 27: Radiator Outlet Hose Clip
    GM1714037Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  64. If the vehicle is not equipped with a engine oil cooler perform the following steps, otherwise proceed to step 66.
  65. Install the radiator outlet hose to the thermostat housing.
  66. Reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp at the thermostat housing.
  67. Install the radiator outlet hose clip (1) to the outlet hose bracket. Proceed to step 71.
    68. Fig 28: Radiator Surge Tank
    GM1590499Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  68. If the vehicle is equipped with a engine oil cooler, install the surge tank outlet hose.
  69. Install the surge tank clip to the oil level indicator tube bracket.
  70. Position the surge tank outlet hose clamp at the surge tank.
    71. Fig 29: Surge Tank Outlet Hose
    GM1591818Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  71. Install the surge tank outlet hose to the thermostat housing and oil cooler.
  72. Position the surge tank outlet hose clamps at the thermostat housing and oil cooler.
    73. Fig 30: Radiator Outlet Hose
    GM1591816Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  73. Position the outlet hose.
  74. Install the radiator outlet hose to the thermostat housing and oil cooler.
  75. Position the radiator outlet hose clamps at the thermostat housing and oil cooler.
    76. Fig 31: Radiator Inlet Hose
    GM1592523Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  76. Install the radiator inlet hose.
  77. Position the radiator inlet hose clamp at the engine.
  78. Install the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement .
  79. Install the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement .
    80. Fig 32: Fuel Pipe & Fuel Rail
    GM1592525Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  80. Connect the fuel feed pipe (2) to the fuel rail. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  81. Connect the EVAP canister purge solenoid tube to the valve (1). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  82. Install the radiator. Refer to Radiator Replacement .
  83. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (With A/C)  or Drive Belt Replacement (Without A/C) .
  84. Recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  85. Install the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement .
  86. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  87. Fill the engine oil.
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