Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Sierra, 2002 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2002 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2002 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install a new O-ring seal on the water outlet tube.
- Lightly lubricate the O-ring seal with coolant.
- Install the water outlet tube.
- Install the bolt retaining the water outlet tube to the thermostat housing. Tighten the water outlet tube to thermostat housing bolt to 21 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Install the 2 bolts retaining the water outlet tube to the valve rocker arm cover. Tighten the water outlet tube to valve rocker arm cover bolts to 21 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Install the turbocharger bypass valve and sealing washer to the water outlet tube. Tighten the turbocharger bypass valve to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).
- Connect the turbocharger coolant hose to the turbocharger bypass valve.
- Install the bolt and wiring harness bracket to the thermostat housing. Tighten the wiring harness bracket bolt to 8 N.m (71 lb in).
- Install the radiator inlet hose to the water outlet tube.
- Fill the engine coolant. Refer to Draining & Filling Cooling System .
- Install the upper intake manifold cover.
- Install the upper intake manifold cover to the outlet duct.
- Tighten the outlet duct clamp at the upper intake manifold cover. Tighten the clamp to 6 N.m (53 lb in).