Installation Procedure
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- Apply a coat of GM P/N 12346004, (Canadian P/N 10953480) thread sealant with Teflon or equivalent to the O-ring and clean the surface of the plug opening.
- Install the coolant heater by pushing tight to the block.
- Install the coolant heater so the element is at the 9 o'clock position (2).
- Tighten the coolant heater bolt until both locking wings draw tight against the inner wall of the engine block.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 2 N.m (17 lb in).
- Connect the coolant heater cord to the coolant heater.
- 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) .
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Refer to FASTENER NOTICE
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NOTE:
The heater cord must not touch the engine, hot pipes, manifold, or any moving parts. Route the cord to the left front of the engine compartment securing with tie straps as necessary to prevent damage.