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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Thermostat Housing O-Ring Seal
    GM370073Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install a new thermostat housing.
  2. Ensure that the new thermostat housing has an O-ring seal and is in the groove correctly.
    3. Fig 2: View Of Water Pump Inlet
    GM370076Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the water pump inlet (with thermostat).
  4. Install the water pump inlet bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the water pump inlet bolts to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

    5. Fig 3: Radiator Outlet Hose & Clamp
    GM64026Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the outlet hose to the water pump inlet.
  6. Position the outlet hose clamp at the water outlet.
  7. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (Static Fill) .
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