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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Wire Harness Clamp Bracket Bolt
    GM2010627Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  1. Install the wire harness clamp bracket with the bolt (1) and tighten to 26 N.m (19 lb ft.
    2. Fig 2: Locating Manual Transmission Case Protector Bolts
    GM2010625Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the manual transmission case protector with the 2 bolts (1, 2) and tighten to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).
    3. Fig 3: View Of Rear Engine Mounting Bracket Bolts
    GM2010624Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the rear engine mounting bracket with the 3 bolts (1) and tighten to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).
  4. Install the rear engine mounting insulator.
    5. Fig 4: Locating Front Engine Mounting Bracket Bolts
    GM2010622Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the front engine mounting bracket with the 2 bolts (1, 2) and tighten to 64 N.m (47 lb ft).
  6. Align the input shaft with the clutch disc and install the manual transaxle onto the engine.
    7. Fig 5: Identifying Bolt Tightening Sequence
    GM2010631Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Insert dowel pins into the dowel holes securely so that the end face of the transaxle assembly fits close against the engine assembly before tightening the bolts.
  7. Install the 6 bolts and tighten.
    • bolt (1) to 64 N.m (47 lb ft)
    • bolts (2) to 64 N.m (47 lb ft)
    • bolts (3) to 46 N.m (34 lb ft)
    • bolt (4) to 46 N.m (34 lb ft)
    8. Fig 6: Identifying Manual Transaxle Bolts
    GM2010620Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the 4 bolts (1) and tighten to 44 N.m (32 lb ft).
    9. Fig 7: Locating Engine Mounting Bracket LH Bolts
    GM2010615Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Hand tighten the engine mounting bracket LH with the 3 bolts.
  10. Tighten the 3 bolts (1) to 52 N.m (38 lb ft).
    11. Fig 8: Identifying Engine Mounting Insulator Sub-Assembly LH Bolt And Nut
    GM2010611Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly LH with the through bolt (2) and nut and tighten to 56 N.m (41 lb ft).
    12. Fig 9: Identifying Wire Harness Clamp Bracket Bolt
    GM2010609Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the wire harness clamp with the bolt (1) and tighten to 13 N.m (9 lb ft).
    13. Fig 10: Identifying Wire Harness Bolt
    GM2010604Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the wire harness with the bolt (1) and tighten to 13 N.m (9 lb ft).
  14. Connect the wire harness to the wire harness clamp.
  15. Install the starter assembly.
  16. Install the front engine mounting insulator.
  17. Install the front suspension crossmember assembly. Refer to Front Suspension Crossmember Replacement (All Wheel Drive) or Front Suspension Crossmember Replacement (Two Wheel Drive) .
  18. Remove the engine support fixture.
  19. Install the front drive shaft assemblies. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side or Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side .
  20. Install the exhaust pipe assembly.
  21. Install the no. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly.
    22. Fig 11: Locating Back-Up Light Switch Connector, Wire Harness Clamp And Wire Harness
    GM2010603Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. Connect the wire harness to the wire harness clamp.
  23. Connect the back-up light switch connector (1).
  24. Install the clutch release cylinder assembly.
    25. Fig 12: Locating Transmission Shift Lever Cables, Cable Bracket & Clips
    GM2010602Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  25. Install the 2 transmission shift lever cables to the control cable bracket with 2 new clips (1).
  26. Install the 2 transmission cables to the transaxle with the 2 clips (2).
  27. Install the battery tray.
  28. Install the battery.
  29. Install the air cleaner assembly.
  30. Install the air inlet grill panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement .
    31. Fig 13: View Of Hood Sub-Assembly Bolts
    GM2010438Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  31. Install the hood assembly with the 4 bolts (1) and tighten to 13 N.m (10 lb ft).
    32. Fig 14: Identifying Washer Hose Clamps & Washer Hose
    GM2010436Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  32. Install the washer hose (2) and 2 washer hose clamps.
  33. Bleed the clutch line.
  34. Add transaxle oil.
  35. Inspect and adjust the transaxle oil.
  36. Install the engine under covers.
  37. Install the front wheels.
  38. Adjust the front wheel alignment.
  39. Install the engine cover.
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