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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Engine Mount To Engine Mount Bracket Nuts
    GM43405Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the engine mount to the engine mount bracket.
    2. NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  2. Install the engine mount upper nuts to the engine mount and the engine mount bracket.

    Tighten:  Tighten the engine mount upper nuts to 43 N.m (32 lb ft).

  3. Install the engine mount bracket with the engine mount to the engine.
    4. Fig 2: Right Engine Mount Bracket Bolts
    GM97804Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Loosely install the right engine mount bracket bolts to the engine.
    5. Fig 3: Left Engine Mount Bracket Bolts
    GM97800Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Loosely install the left engine mount bracket bolts to the engine.

    Tighten:  Tighten the left and the right engine mount bracket bolts to 102 N.m (75 lb ft).

  6. Using the jackstands raise the frame to the original position.
  7. Install the right side frame bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the right and the left side frame bolts to 180 N.m (133 lb ft).

  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Use the engine support fixture to lower the engine.
  10. Raise the vehicle.
    11. Fig 4: Engine Mount Lower Nuts
    GM50411Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the engine mount lower nuts to the frame.

    Tighten:  Tighten the engine mount lower nuts to 43 N.m (32 lb ft).

    12. Fig 5: View Of Catalytic Converter & Exhaust Manifold Pipe Stud Nuts
    GM372626Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the catalytic converter to the right exhaust manifold.
  13. Install the right exhaust manifold pipe stud nuts

    Tighten:  Tighten the right exhaust manifold pipe stud nuts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

    14. Fig 6: View Of A/C Compressor
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  14. Install the A/C compressor bracket and the A/C compressor bracket bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the A/C compressor bracket bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

  15. Install the A/C compressor and the A/C compressor nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the A/C compressor nuts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

  16. Install the power steering oil cooler pipe brackets to the frame.
    17. Fig 7: Right Engine Splash Shield & Retainers
    GM317814Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Install the right engine splash shield.
  18. Install the right front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  19. Lower the vehicle.
  20. Remove the engine support fixture.
  21. Install the right and left engine mount struts. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right Side  and Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Left Side .
  22. Install the air inlet duct to the throttle body.
  23. Connect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor electrical connector.
  24. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  25. Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .
  26. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (L26) .
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