Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Montana, 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2002 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Apply engine coolant to the bypass pipe seal in order to ease installation.
- Install the thermostat bypass pipe.
- Install the thermostat bypass pipe hose.
- Install the thermostat bypass pipe hose clamp (5).NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
- Install the thermostat bypass pipe bolt (4).
Tighten
Tighten the thermostat bypass pipe bolt to 11 N.m (98 lb in).
- Install the thermostat bypass pipe to cylinder head nut (3).
Tighten
Tighten the thermostat bypass pipe nut to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the thermostat bypass pipe to throttle body hose clamps (1).
- Install the thermostat bypass pipe to throttle body nut.
Tighten
Tighten the thermostat bypass pipe nut to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the spark plug wire harness to the thermostat bypass pipe.
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .