- Install the thermostat. Refer to
Engine Coolant Thermostat Replacement
in Engine Cooling.
- Install the water outlet.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the water outlet bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the water outlet bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
- Install the engine coolant temperature (ECT)
sensor.
Tighten
Tighten the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor to 23 N·m
(17 lb ft).
Important: All gasket-mating surfaces need to be free of oil, and foreign material. Use
GM P/N 12346139 (Canadian P/N 10953463) or equivalent
to clean surfaces.
- Install the lower intake manifold gaskets.
- With gaskets in place supply a small drop 8-10 mm
(0.31-0.39 in) of RTV sealer GM P/N 12346141 (Canadian P/N 10953433)
or equivalent to the 4 corners of the intake manifold to block joint (1).
- Connect the 2 small drops with a bead of RTV sealer that is between 8-10 mm
(0.31-0.39 in) wide and 3.0-5.0 mm (0.12-0.20 in)
thick (2).
- Install the valve rocker arms and pushrods. Refer to
Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement
.
- Install the lower intake manifold.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Important: All lower intake manifold bolts need to be cleaned, free of any foreign material,
and reused only if new bolts are unavailable. Use GM P/N 1234382 (Canadian P/N 10953489)
or equivalent and apply to the old intake manifold bolt threads.
Important: Manufacturer recommends the center bolts be fully torqued before the diagonal
bolts to assure proper seal ability.
Important: Lower the intake manifold bolts in location 6 and 7 should be
torqued to specification using a crows foot type tool.
- Install the lower intake manifold bolts.
Tighten
- Tighten the lower intake manifold bolts in sequence to 7 N·m
(62 lb in) on the first pass.
- Tighten the lower intake manifold bolts (1,2,3,4) in sequence
to 13 N·m (115 lb in) on the final pass.
- Tighten the lower intake manifold bolts (5,6,7,8) in sequence
to 25 N·m (18 lb in) on the final pass.
- Connect the thermostat bypass hose to the
thermostat bypass pipe and lower intake manifold pipe.
- Connect the radiator inlet hose to the engine. Refer to
Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement
in Engine Cooling.
- Connect the heater inlet pipe and heater hose to the lower intake manifold.
- Install the power steering pump to the front engine cover. Refer to
Power Steering Pump Replacement
in Power Steering.
Important: Do not press on the fuel pressure regulator valve when installing the fuel injector
rail assembly.
- Install the fuel rail assembly.
15.1. | Install the fuel injector O-rings using GM P/N 12345616
(Canadian P/N 993182) or equivalent. |
15.2. | Install the injector nozzles into the lower intake manifold injector bores. |
15.3. | Press on the injector rail using the palms of both hands until the injectors
are fully seated. |
- Install the injector bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the fuel injector rail bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
- Connect the fuel return pipe to the fuel injector rail. Refer to
Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Assembly Replacement
in Engine Controls - 3.1L.
- Connect the fuel feed pipe to the fuel injector rail. Refer to
Fuel Hose/Pipes Replacement - Filter to Engine
in Engine Controls - 3.1L.
- Install the fuel pipe clip bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the fuel pipe clip bolt to 8 N·m (71 lb in).
- Install and connect the fuel injector and
Manifold Air Pressure (MAP) wiring harness.
- Connect the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT)
wiring harness.
- Install the right valve rocker arm cover. Refer to
Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement
.
- Install the left valve rocker arm cover. Refer to
Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement
.
- Install the upper intake manifold. Refer to
Intake Manifold Replacement
.
- Connect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
in Engine Electrical.