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Installation Procedure

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  1. Apply engine coolant to the Bypass pipe seal in order to ease installation.
  2. Install the thermostat Bypass pipe.
  3. Install the thermostat Bypass pipe hose.
    Fig 1: Installing Thermostat Bypass Pipe Hose
    G01485860Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the thermostat Bypass pipe hose clamp (5).
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  5. Install the thermostat Bypass pipe Bolt (4).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the thermostat Bypass pipe Bolt to 11 N.m (98 lb in).

  6. Install the thermostat Bypass pipe to cylinder head nut (3).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the thermostat Bypass pipe nut to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  7. Install the thermostat Bypass pipe to throttle Body hose clamps (1).
    Fig 2: Installing Thermostat Bypass Pipe Clamps And Bolts
    G01485861Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the thermostat Bypass pipe to throttle Body nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the thermostat Bypass pipe nut to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  9. Install the spark plug wire harness to the thermostat Bypass pipe.
  10. Fill the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM   . 
    Fig 3: Installing Thermostat Bypass Pipe To Throttle Body Nut
    G01485862Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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