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Installation Procedure
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra, 2004 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2004 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- If the fuel injector sleeve was pulled from the cylinder head when removing the injector(s), refer to Fuel Injector Sleeve Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 6.6L.
- Install a NEW O-ring onto the fuel injector(s).
- Lubricate the O-ring with clean engine oil.
- Install a NEW copper washer into the fuel injector bore in the cylinder head.
- Install the fuel injector with injector bracket.
- Install the injector bracket bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Install the return pipe assembly.
- Install the fuel injector return line to injector eye bolts and washers. Lubricate the washers with diesel fuel prior to installing.
Tighten: Tighten the fuel injector line to injector eye bolts to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
- Install the fuel injector return line to cylinder head eye bolts and washers. Lubricate the washers with diesel fuel prior to installing.
Tighten: Tighten the fuel injector return line to cylinder head eye bolts to 17 N.m (12 lb ft).
- Install the lower valve cover. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Lower Left or Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Lower Right in Engine Mechanical - 6.6L.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.