Malibu V6-191 3.1L VIN M SFI (1997)
1. Tighten lower intake manifold center bolts in sequence to 7 Nm (62 lb in) on first pass.
2. Tighten lower intake manifold center bolts in sequence to 13 Nm (115 lb in) on final pass.
3. Tighten lower intake manifold diagonal bolts in sequence to 13 Nm (115 lb in) on first pass.
4. Tighten lower intake manifold diagonal bolts in sequence to 25 Nm (18 lb ft) on final pass.
7. Install the front valve rocker cover.
8. Install the coolant outlet housing. See Cooling System.
9. Install the radiator hose to the thermostat housing.
10. Install the coolant inlet pipe to the thermostat housing.
11. Install the coolant by-pass pipe- at the coolant pump and the cylinder head. See Cooling System.
12. Install the power steering pump. See Steering and Suspension.
13. Loosely, install the drive belt.
14. Install the engine mount assembly.
15. Remove the engine support fixture.
16. Install the fuel lines to the fuel rail and the bracket.
17. Install the upper intake manifold.
18. Install the upper intake manifold bolts. Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
Notice: The OEM service manual does not provide a torque sequence for the upper intake manifolds.
19. Install the MAP sensor.
20. Connect the following vacuum lines:
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Vacuum Modulator
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Fuel Pressure Regulator
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PCV
21. Install the following upper engine wiring connectors:
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TP sensor
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IAC
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Injector harness
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ECT sensor
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MAP sensor
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CMP sensor
22. Install the following components:
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EVAP canister purge solenoid
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Electronic ignition coil and module assembly
23. Install the generator. See Starting and Charging.
24. Install the power steering line at the generator bracket.
25. Install the drive belt.
26. Install the secondary ignition wires to the spark plugs.
27. Install the secondary ignition wires to the harness at the plenum.
28. Install the EGR pipe to the exhaust manifold.
29. Install the following items to the throttle body:
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Throttle body cable
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Cruise control cable
30. Install the top half of the air cleaner assembly.
31. Install the brake vacuum pipe.
32. Install the cables to the throttle body.
33. Fill the cooling system. See Cooling System.
