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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Fuel Rail & Components
    GM1706106Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Lubricate the NEW fuel injector O-ring seals with clean engine oil.
  2. Install the NEW fuel injector upper and lower O-ring seals (2 and 4) onto the injectors.
  3. Install the fuel injectors (3) into the fuel rails.
  4. Install the fuel injector retainers (1).
    5. Fig 2: View Of Fuel Rail & Bolts
    GM1697066Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Ensure the fuel injector lower O-ring seals are adequately lubricated, if not lubricate the fuel injector lower O-ring seals with clean engine oil.
  6. Position the fuel rail onto the intake manifold.
  7. Firmly push down on both the centers of the left and right fuel rails, until the rails are fully seated against the intake manifold.
    8. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

    NOTE:

    Push down firmly on both sides of the rail until all injectors have been seated into their bores.

  8. Install the fuel rail bolts.

    Tighten 

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

    9. Fig 3: View Of EVAP Tube & Purge Solenoid
    GM1697062Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Install the EVAP tube and purge solenoid.
  10. Install the EVAP canister purge solenoid to the fuel rail bracket and engage the retainer.
  11. Connect the chassis EVAP tube quick connect fitting at the EVAP canister purge solenoid. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  12. Connect the EVAP tube quick connect fitting at the intake manifold. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
    13. Fig 4: View Of EVAP Canister Purge Tube & Quick Connect Fitting
    GM1696917Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Connect the chassis fuel feed pipe (2) quick connect fitting to the fuel rail. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
    14. Fig 5: View Of PCV Hose
    GM1696791Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Install the PCV hose.
  15. Gather the branches of the engine wiring harness and position over the top of the engine.
    16. Fig 6: View Of Engine Wiring Harness, Clip, Bolt & Connector
    GM1696914Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  16. Position the engine wiring harness clip to the generator bracket and install the clip bolt (3).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

    17. Fig 7: View Of Battery Cable Terminals & Stud
    GM1699543Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  17. Position the negative battery cable terminal (2) and engine wiring harness ground terminal (3) to the right cylinder head.
  18. Install the negative battery cable stud (1) to the cylinder head.

    Tighten 

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

    19. Fig 8: View Of CPA Retainer, Engine Harness Electrical Connectors & Harness Clips
    GM1696893Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  19. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the ignition coil main electrical connector.
  20. Install the CPA retainer (2).
  21. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (3) to the electronic throttle control.
  22. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors (7) to the fuel injectors, perform the following:
    1. Ensure that the CPA retainer is pulled out 1 click.
    2. Connect the electrical connectors to their corresponding injectors.
    3. Push the CPA retainer in 1 click.
    4. Ensure that the connector is secured.
  23. Install the engine wiring harness clip (4) to the generator battery jumper cable.
  24. Install the engine wiring harness clip (6) to the ignition coil bracket stud.
    25. Fig 9: View Of CPA Retainer, Electrical Connectors & Engine Harness Clips
    GM1696892Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  25. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the ignition coil main electrical connector.
  26. Install the CPA retainer (2).
  27. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors (3) to the fuel injectors, perform the following:
    1. Ensure that the CPA retainer is pulled out 1 click.
    2. Connect the electrical connectors to their corresponding injectors.
    3. Push the CPA retainer in 1 click.
    4. Ensure that the connector is secured.
    28. Fig 10: View Of Engine Harness Retainer Nut & Electrical Connectors
    GM1696891Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  28. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (4) to the MAP sensor.
  29. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (3) to the generator.
  30. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (2) to the EVAP purge solenoid.
  31. Install the engine wiring harness bracket nut (1).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

  32. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  33. Use the following procedure in order to inspect for leaks:
    1. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF for 2 seconds.
    2. Turn the ignition OFF for 10 seconds.
    3. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
    4. Inspect for leaks.
  34. Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement .
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