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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Fuel Hose/Pipe At Engine & Transaxle
    GM1325616Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position the fuel hose/pipe to the engine.
  2. Install the fuel hose/pipe retainers to the threaded studs on the engine and transaxle.
  3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the 2 nuts securing the fuel hose/pipe to the engine and transaxle.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nuts to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).

  5. Fig 2: View Of Engine Compartment Fuel Hose/Pipe At Fuel Rail
    GM1371131Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the fuel hose/pipe to the fuel pipe retainer (2).
  7. Remove the caps from the fuel pipes.
  8. Connect the engine compartment fuel hose/pipe (1) to the fuel rail (4). Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Metal Collar) 
  9. Fig 3: Disconnecting/Connecting Engine Compartment Fuel Hose/Pipe & Chassis Fuel Hose/Pipe
    GM1371132Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the caps from the fuel pipes.
  11. Connect the engine compartment fuel hose/pipe (2) to the chassis fuel hose/pipe (3). Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Metal Collar) .
  12. Install the exhaust crossover pipe. Refer to Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
  13. Prime the fuel system.
    1. Cycle the ignition ON for 5 seconds and then OFF for 10 seconds. Repeat cycling twice.
    2. Crank the engine until it starts. The maximum starter motor cranking time is 20 seconds.
    3. If the engine does not start, repeat steps.
  14. Run the engine and check for fuel system leaks.