Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- If replacing the accessory drive belt tensioner, lubricate the seals with engine coolant and install the thermostat bypass upper and lower pipe assemblies.
- Install the accessory drive belt tensioner.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
- Install the bolts to the accessory drive belt tensioner.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Install the heater hose adapters with the heater hoses to the drive belt tensioner. Refer to HEATER HOSE REPLACEMENT - INLET (3.1L) or HEATER HOSE REPLACEMENT - INLET (3.8L) and to HEATER HOSE REPLACEMENT - OUTLET (3.1 L) or HEATER HOSE REPLACEMENT - OUTLET (3.8L) .
- Install the generator. Refer to GENERATOR .
- Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (L36) or Drive Belt Replacement (L67) .
- Install the coolant recovery reservoir. Refer to COOLANT RECOVERY RESERVOIR REPLACEMENT .
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM .
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE .