Regal V6-3.8L VIN K (1997)
16. Install fuel injector sight shield (1).
1. Remove by twisting counterclockwise to unlock the tube/oil fill cap from the left valve cover.
2. Insert the tab of the fuel injector sight shield under the engine bracket.
3. Place the hole of the fuel injector sight shield onto the oil fill neck of the left valve cover.
Important
Make sure the new 7 mm two-wire retainer (2) is approximately 50 mm (2 in) from the oil level indicator. Double check to ensure that
no retainers, conduit, or other flammable materials were dropped onto the exhaust manifold. Remove any foreign material found on
or near the exhaust manifold.
Important
Make sure the newly installed 7 mm four-wire (1) and 7 mm two-wire (2) spark plug retainers are not in contact with the fuel injector
sight shield, engine mount strut bracket or the exhaust manifold. Double check the retainers to ensure that they are securely latched.
If the retainer appears damaged in any way, remove it and replace it with a new retainer.
4. Install the tube/oil fill cap into the left valve cover and twist clockwise in order to lock the detent on the tube into the notch in the valve cover.
Tighten
Tighten the fuel injector sight shield cover nut to 3 Nm (27 lb in).
17. Inspect for the proper oil level.
18. Inspect for any oil leaks.
Owner Letter
Owner Letter
April 2008
Dear General Motors Customer:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
General Motors has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 1997-03 model year Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand
Prix model vehicles, equipped with a 3.8L V6 Supercharged engine. As a result, GM is conducting a safety recall. We apologize for this inconvenience.
However, we are concerned about your safety and continued satisfaction with our products.
We recently sent you a letter about this issue in March.
Important
