Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Clean and dry the area before installing new seals.
- Install the crossover pipe.
- Install the crossover pipe bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the crossover pipe bolts to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
- Install the thermostat and thermostat housing.
Tighten: Tighten the thermostat housing bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
- Connect the coolant hoses at the crossover pipe.
- Connect the wiring harness ground terminal to the crossover pipe.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
- Apply thread sealant (Saturn P/N 21485277) Loctite™ 242 threadlocker, or equivalent, to sensor threads.
- Install the ECT sensor.
Tighten: Tighten the ECT sensor to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).
- Connect the ECT sensor harness connector. Push in the connector until a click is heard, then pull back to confirm a positive engagement.
- Install the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement (2.2L (L61) and 3.5L (L66)) or Battery Replacement (2.4L (LAT)) .
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (2.2L (L61) and 3.5L (L66))
or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (2.4L (LAT))
.
Tighten: Tighten the battery terminal bolt to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).
- Fill the coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (Static Fill) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (GE 47716 Fill) .
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
.