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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Water Pump & Gaskets
    GM550334Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the water pump and gaskets to the engine block.
    2. Fig 2: Locating Water Pump Bolts
    GM550333Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the water pump bolts.

    Tighten: 

    1. Tighten the water pump bolts a first pass to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the water pump bolts a final pass to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

    3. Fig 3: View Of Heater Hoses At Engine
    GM185256Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the heater inlet and surge tank outlet hoses to the water pump.
  4. Position the heater inlet and surge tank outlet hose clamps at the water pump.
    5. Fig 4: Identifying Inlet & Outlet Hoses To Water Pump
    GM179301Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the inlet and outlet hoses to the water pump.
  6. Position the inlet and outlet hose clamps at the water pump.
  7. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory in Engine Mechanical - 6.0L.
  8. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (Static Fill) .
    9. Fig 5: Air Cleaner Intake Duct
    GM179304Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the air cleaner intake duct.
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