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Installation Procedure

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  1. Lubricate the O-ring with coolant.
  2. Install the heater pipe adapter
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  3. Install the heater pipe adapter mounting bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

    Fig 1: Installing Heater Pipe Adapter & Mounting Bolt
    G01482088Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Connect the heater inlet hose to the pipe adapter.
  5. Use J 38185  in order to secure the heater core hose clamp.
  6. Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to FUEL INJECTOR SIGHT SHIELD REPLACEMENT (L36) or FUEL INJECTOR SIGHT SHIELD REPLACEMENT (L67) .
  7. Refill the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM .
Fig 2: View Of Heater Pipes
G01482089Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.