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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Expanded View Of Fuel Pipe O-Ring Seals
    GM12858Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Assemble the new O-rings into the inlet and outlet of the fuel meter body.
    2. CAUTION: Refer to Fuel Pipe Fitting Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Apply a few drops of clean engine oil to the male tube ends.
  3. Install the fuel feed and return pipes to the fuel meter body.
    4. Fig 2: Locating Injector Fuel Inlet/Outlet Pipe Retainer Nuts
    GM12855Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the fuel pipe retainer and the attaching nuts.

    Once installed, pull on both ends of each connection in order to make sure they are secure.

    5. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  5. Install the rear fuel pipe bracket retaining bolt.

    Tighten: 

    1. Tighten the rear fuel pipe bracket bolt to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
    2. Tighten the fuel pipe retainer nuts to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

    6. Fig 3: View Of Fuel Injector
    GM12854Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the new O-ring seals on the engine fuel feed and the return pipes.
  7. Connect the fuel feed and return pipes to the engine fuel pipes.

    Tighten:  Tighten the fuel pipe fittings to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

  8. Connect the negative battery cable.
  9. Inspect for fuel leaks.
    1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF, for 2 seconds.
    2. Turn OFF the ignition for 10 seconds.
    3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
    4. Inspect for fuel leaks.
  10. Connect the left bank spark plug wires to the distributor. Refer to Spark Plug Wire Replacement .
  11. Install the air cleaner outlet resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement .
  12. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement in Interior Trim.
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