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Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 GMC Sierra and 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: View Of Generator Bracket Bolts & Idler Pulley Bolts
    GM1874237Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  1. Position the idler pulleys to the generator bracket and tighten the pulley bolts (2), if necessary.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

  2. Position the generator bracket to the engine and install the bolts (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

  3. Fig 2: View Of Engine Wiring Harness Clip Bolt
    GM1874236Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Position the engine wiring harness and install the engine wiring harness clip bolt (1).

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

  5. Fig 3: View Of Fuel Feed Pipe Bracket Bolts
    GM1874235Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the fuel feed pipe bracket bolts (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).

  7. Fig 4: View Of Fuel Filter Adapter Stud, Generator Bracket Stud & Inlet Hose Bracket Nuts
    GM1871896Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Position the heater inlet hose/pipe to the engine.
  9. Install the heater inlet hose bracket to the generator bracket stud (2) and install the bracket nut (3).

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

  10. Install the heater inlet hose to the fuel filter adapter stud (1) and install the bracket nut (4).

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

  11. Fig 5: View Of Indicator Tube Bracket & Bolts
    GM1873088Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the oil level indicator tube bracket (2).
  13. Install the oil level indicator tube bracket bolts (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 21 N.m (15 lb ft).

  14. Install the oil level indicator tube bolt (3).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 21 N.m (15 lb ft).

  15. Install the engine wiring harness clip to the oil level indicator tube bracket (2).
  16. Install the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement .
  17. Install the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement (4.3L)  or Generator Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, and 6.2L)  or Generator Replacement (6.6L) .
  18. Install the intake air heater. Refer to Intake Air Heater Replacement .
  19. Install the upper fan shroud. Refer to Engine Coolant Fan Upper Shroud Replacement (Mechanical) or Engine Coolant Fan Upper Shroud Replacement (Automatic Transmission - Diesel) .
  20. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (w/Single Battery)  or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (w/Auxiliary Battery)  or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (w/Dual Batteries) .