Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Seal

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IMPORTANT: Position the O-ring seal onto the nipple portion of the pipe.

Install NEW seals (308) onto the engine coolant air bleed pipe and covers.

Fig 2: View Of Engine Coolant Air Bleed Cover, Bolts & Gaskets

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Install the covers (313) with seals (308).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Install the engine coolant air bleed cover bolts (312).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

Fig 3: View Of Coolant Air Bleed Pipe & Clamp

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Install the hose (311) and clamps (322) to the coolant air bleed pipe (307) as required.

Fig 4: View Of Coolant Air Bleed Pipe & Bolts

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Install the coolant air bleed pipe (307) with hose and seals (308).
Install the coolant air bleed pipe bolts (309).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
Install the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .
Connect the clamp and hose to coolant fill neck.
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) .