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Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Pontiac Montana SV6, 2007 Chevrolet Uplander, and 2007 Buick Terraza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Crossover Pipe Bolts (1-4)
    GM1584086Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  1. Position the coolant crossover pipe to the cylinder heads.
  2. Install the coolant crossover pipe bolts (1-4).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

  3. Fig 2: View Of Radiator Inlet Hose
    GM1584078Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the thermal bypass hose to the crossover pipe.
  5. Position the thermal bypass hose clamp at the crossover pipe.
  6. Fig 3: View Of Radiator, Inlet Hose & Coolant Recovery Reservoir Inlet Hose
    GM1677950Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the radiator inlet hose to the crossover pipe.
  8. Using a small flat-bladed screwdriver, release the hose clamp retention lock at the coolant crossover.
  9. Fig 4: View Of Coolant Crossover Pipe
    GM1679795Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the coolant recovery reservoir inlet hose (2) to the coolant crossover.
  11. Position the coolant recovery reservoir inlet hose clamp (1) at the coolant crossover.
  12. Install the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement .
  13. Install the drive belt idler pulleys. Refer to Drive Belt Idler Pulley Replacement .
  14. Install the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement .
  15. Install the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement .