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2009 Pontiac Torrent FWD V6-3.4LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Ignition Control Module Bracket Replacement
Ignition Control Module Bracket Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Disconnect the ignition coil/control module electrical connectors.
4. Remove the spark plug wire retainer (1) from the ignition control module bracket.
5. Remove the 4 bolts securing the ignition coil/control module to the ignition control module bracket.
6. Position the ignition coil/control module aside out of the way.
7. Remove the bolt (3) from the fuel injector wire harness bracket (4) and positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve fresh air tube retainer.
8. Remove the engine wire harness retainers from the ignition control module bracket studs (5).
9. Remove the nut (1) retaining the heater outlet pipe.
10. Lift pipe up slightly to gain access for the removal of the 2 ignition control module bracket bolts.
11. Remove the ignition control module bracket bolts (2).
12. Remove the ignition control module bracket nuts (6).
13. Remove the ignition control module bracket.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the ignition control module bracket.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).
2. Install the ignition control module bracket nuts (6).
Tighten the nuts to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
3. Install the ignition control module bracket bolts (2).
Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
4. Install the nut (1) retaining the heater outlet pipe.
Tighten the nut to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
5. Install the engine wire harness retainers to the ignition control module bracket studs (5).
6. Install the bolt (3) from the fuel injector wire harness bracket (4) and PCV valve fresh air tube retainer.
Tighten the bolts to 5 Nm (44 lb in).
7. Install the ignition coil/control module to the ignition control module bracket.
8. Install the 4 bolts securing the ignition coil/control module to the ignition control module bracket.
Tighten the bolts to 4.5 Nm (40 lb in).
9. Install the spark plug wire retainer (1) to the ignition control module bracket.
10. Connect the ignition coil/control module electrical connectors.
11. Install the injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (Service and Repair).
12. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
Factory Service Tools
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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.
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