Installation Procedure
- Install the fuel meter body in the intake manifold.
- Push the fuel meter body into the bracket. Make sure all of the tabs are locked into place.
- Push the poppet nozzles into the casting sockets.
- Inspect the poppet nozzles in order to ensure the nozzles are firmly seated and locked in the casting sockets.
- Install the upper intake manifold assembly. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement - Upper in Engine Mechanical-4.3L.
- Tighten the fuel filler cap.
- Connect the negative battery cable.
- Inspect for leaks:
- Turn ON the ignition for 2 seconds.
- Turn OFF the ignition for 10 seconds.
- Turn ON the ignition.
- Inspect for fuel leaks.
- Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement in Interior Trim.
CAUTION:
Verify that the poppet nozzles are firmly seated and locked in their casting sockets in order to reduce the risk of fire and personal injury. An unlocked poppet nozzle could work loose from its socket and produce a fuel leak.
IMPORTANT:
The fuel meter body assemblies are numbered to indicate the poppet nozzle order.