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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the brackets to either side of the ignition coil.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the ignition coil bolts/nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts/nuts to 3.5 N.m (31 lb in).

  3. Place the ignition coil and bracket into position.
  4. Install the ignition coil bracket studs.

    Tighten:  Tighten the studs to 11 N.m (97 lb in).

    5. Fig 1: View Of Ignition Coil, Bracket & Studs
    GM31466Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the accelerator cable bracket.
  6. Install the accelerator cable bracket nuts and stud.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nuts/stud to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

    7. Fig 2: View Of Accelerator Cable Bracket
    GM398027Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Position the bracket and cables.
  8. Install the accelerator control cable bracket with cables attached, to the throttle body.
  9. Install the accelerator control cable bracket nuts.

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

  10. Install the accelerator cable to the engine bracket.
  11. Install the cruise control cable to the engine bracket.
  12. Install the cruise control cable to the throttle lever.
  13. Install the accelerator cable slug to the throttle lever.
    14. Fig 3: View Of Accelerator Control Cable Bracket
    GM398030Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Connect the following electrical connectors:
    • Ignition coil (1)
    • Ignition coil driver (2)
    15. Fig 4: Ignition Coil, Ignition Coil Driver, Ground Nut/Cable & Generator Electrical Connectors
    GM782177Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: The coil wire nipple must be positioned such that it is between 35 and 60 degrees aft of perpendicular as referenced from the engine centerline on the outboard side of the coil.
  15. Install the ignition coil wire to the ignition coil and distributor cap.
    16. Fig 5: View Of Ignition Coil Wire Harness
    GM387772Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Install the air cleaner outlet resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement .
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