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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Heater Pipe Assembly
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  1. Using a lint-free clean, dry cloth, carefully clean the sealing surfaces of the heater pipe assembly at the engine and heater hoses.
  2. Install the heater pipe assembly into position in the vehicle.
  3. Install the heater pipe hoses to the engine.
  4. Reposition and release the heater pipe hose clamps at the engine using the J 38185  .
  5. Loosely install the heater pipe assembly retaining bolt to the front of the engine.
  6. Fig 2: View Of Heater Core Pipes
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    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  7. Install the heater pipe assembly retaining bolts to the rear of the engine.

    Tighten:  Tighten all the heater pipe assembly bolts to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

  8. Fig 3: View Of Heater Hoses & Clamps
    GM1524231Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Connect heater hoses to the heater pipe assembly.
  10. Install the heater hose clamps into position using the J 38185  .
  11. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
  12. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (L26, LY7 GE 47716 Fill) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (L26 Static Fill) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LY7 Static Fill) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LS4 GE47716 Fill) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LS4 Static Fill) .