Installation Procedure

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NOTE: DO NOT use cooling system seal tabs, or similar compounds, unless otherwise instructed. The use of cooling system seal tabs, or similar compounds, may restrict coolant flow through the passages of the cooling system or the engine components. Restricted coolant flow may cause engine overheating and/or damage to the cooling system or the engine components/assembly.

Fig 1: View Of Thermostat Housing, Bolts, Thermostat, & O-Ring

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Install the thermostat (305).
Install the O-ring seal (304) and water outlet housing (303).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Install the water outlet housing bolts (302).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

Fig 2: View Of Radiator Inlet Hose & Water Outlet Housing (LS4)

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Install the radiator inlet hose to the water outlet housing.
Use the J 38185 in order to reposition and install the hose clamp to the water outlet housing. See Special Tools .
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) .