Installation Procedure
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- Apply lubricant, GM P/N 9985662, to each end of the outlet heater hose.
Important: When installing new outlet heater hose, place the clamp on the hose before installing the hose to the vehicle.
- Install the outlet heater hose to the vehicle.
- Install the heater outlet hose to the water pump.
- Install the heater outlet hose clamp using the J 38185 at the water pump.
- Install the heater inlet hose to the intake manifold fitting.
- Install the heater inlet hose clamp using the J 38185 at the intake manifold fitting.
- Install the outlet heater hose to the heater core.
- Install the outlet heater hose clamp using the J 38185 at the heater core.
- Install the heater outlet hose to the retaining clip at the engine water outlet.
- Place the outlet heater hose in the retaining clip above the right side valve cover.
- Close the retaining clip. Ensure that the clip locks.
- Fill the engine cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM in Engine Cooling.