Water Pump Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Envoy XUV, 2004 GMC Envoy XL, 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer, and 2004 Buick Rainier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the water pump and NEW gaskets.
- Install the water pump bolts.
Tighten:
- Tighten the water pump bolts first pass to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
- Tighten the water pump bolts final pass to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
NOTE:
DO NOT use cooling system seal tabs, or similar compounds, unless otherwise instructed. The use of cooling system seal tabs, or similar compounds, may restrict coolant flow through the passages of the cooling system or the engine components. Restricted coolant flow may cause engine overheating and/or damage to the cooling system or the engine components/assembly.
IMPORTANT:
All gasket surfaces to be free of oil or other foreign material during assembly.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.