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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the heater inlet hose and support bracket.
  2. Connect the heater inlet hose to the heater core.

    Important:  Position heater core hose clamps in the indicated location.

  3. Use J 38185  in order to secure the heater core hose inlet clamp.
    Fig 1: Heater Core Hose Clamp Location
    G01672717Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the heater hose support bracket.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  5. Install the support bracket nut (1).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 4.5 N.m (40 lb in).

    Fig 2: Heater Hose Support Bracket & Nut
    G01672718Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Connect the heater inlet hose to the pipe adapter.
  7. Use J 38185  in order to secure the heater hose inlet clamp.
  8. Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to FUEL INJECTOR SIGHT SHIELD REPLACEMENT (L36) or FUEL INJECTOR SIGHT SHIELD REPLACEMENT (L67) .
  9. Refill the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM .
    Fig 3: Heater Inlet Hose
    G01672719Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.