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Installation Procedure

  1. Generator Bolt (1) - Loosely install
    GM5500645Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Generator (1) - Install
    GM5619684Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Generator Bolt (2) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
    GM5619674Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution

  4. Generator Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
  5. Generator Battery Jumper Cable (2) - Install
    GM5152346Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Battery Positive Cable Nut (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
  7. Electrical Connector (1) - Connect
    GM5153321Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Engine Wiring Harness Bracket (4) - Install
    GM5500642Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Engine Wiring Harness Bracket Bolt (3) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
  10. Engine Wiring Harness Retainer (2) - Install [2x]
  11. Radiator Inlet Hose Clip (1) - Clip
  12. Drive Belt Idler Pulley (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
    GM5179969Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Install the accessory drive primary belt (2) to the vehicle.
    GM5174667Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. NOTE:

    Ensure the proper routing of the accessory drive primary belt.

  15. Install the accessory drive primary belt (2) around all pulleys.
  16. Rotate the accessory drive primary belt tensioner (1) clockwise.
  17. Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose (1) - Install
    GM5156884Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  18. Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Clip (2) - Clip [4x]
  19. Attach harness retainers as necessary.
  20. Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Clip (1) @Engine Coolant Fan Rear Shroud - Install [2x]
    GM5156893Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  21. Charge Air Cooler Coolant Reservoir (2) - Install
    GM5158506Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  22. Charge Air Cooler Coolant Reservoir Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
  23. Air Cleaner Lower Housing (1) - Install
    GM5482184Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  24. Air Cleaner Nut (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
    GM5482183Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  25. Accessory Wiring Junction Block (2) - Install
    GM5482182Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  26. Engine Wiring Harness Fuse Block Bracket Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
  27. Electrical Connector (1) @Air Cleaner Lower Housing - Install
    GM5482181Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  28. Install all retainers to the air cleaner lower housing.
  29. Air Cleaner Upper Housing (2) - Install
    GM5150254Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  30. Air Cleaner Housing Cover Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
  31. Connect the mass airflow sensor electrical connector.
  32. Intake Air Duct (2) - Install
    GM5654241Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  33. Intake Air Duct Retainer (1) - Install
  34. Air Cleaner Outlet Front Duct (2) - Install
    GM5150211Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  35. Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp (1) - Tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
  36. Install the engine front cover (1) from the bottom of the vehicle.
    GM5877076Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  37. {without RC1} Install the front bumper fascia extension.
    GM5591893Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
      NOTE:

      Quantity of fasteners may vary based on option content.

    1. Front Bumper Fascia Extension (4) - Install
    2. Front Bumper Fascia Extension Bolt (3) @Underbody Skid Shield - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
    3. Front Bumper Fascia Extension Bolt (2) - Install and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications
    4. Front Bumper Fascia Extension (1) - Install
      GM5540946Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    5. Front Bumper Fascia Extension Bolt (2) - Install and tighten [8x] - Fastener Specifications
      GM5540945Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    6. Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [10x] - Fastener Specifications
  38. {with RC1} Install the underbody splash shield.
    GM5519593Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    1. Underbody Splash Shield (1) - Install
    2. Underbody Splash Shield Bolt (2) - Install and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications
      GM5519590Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    3. Front Bumper Fascia Skid Plate Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications
  39. Lower the vehicle.
  40. Push down and rearward on the engine front cover (2) to engage the 5 retaining grommets to the ball studs.
    GM5619156Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Some components not shown for graphic clarity.

  41. Engine Front Cover Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
  42. Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace- Left Side and Right Side (2) - Install [2x]
    GM5572432Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Left side shown, right side similar.

  43. If NEW threaded components are being installed, loosen the adhesive using a metal pick or similar tool before proceeding. If threaded components are reused, prepare the threaded components using the following steps:
    1. Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the components using a lint free cloth.
    2. Thread the cleaned components into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
    3. Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the components. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
    4. Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.
  44. Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Bolt- Left Side and Right Side (1) - Install and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications
  45. Intake Air Splash Shield (2) - Install
    GM5617832Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  46. Intake Air Baffle Retainer (1) - Install [9x]
  47. {If equipped}Hood Secondary Latch Release Handle (2) - Install
    GM5541781Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  48. {If equipped}Hood Latch Actuator Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
  49. Oil Filler Cap - Remove
  50. Intake Manifold Cover (2) - Install
    GM5171779Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  51. Intake Manifold Cover Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
  52. Oil Filler Cap - Install
  53. Connect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (9C1, 5W4) , or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (KL9)