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Installation Procedure

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  1. If replacing the drive belt tensioner, lubricate the thermostat bypass upper and lower pipe assembly seals with engine coolant and install the upper and lower pipe assemblies.
    Fig 1: Installing Upper & Lower Thermostat Bypass Pipe Assemblies
    G01968313Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the drive belt tensioner.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the drive belt tensioner bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

  4. Install the heater hose adapters with the heater hoses to the drive belt tensioner. Refer to HEATER HOSE REPLACEMENT - INLET (3.8L) or HEATER HOSE REPLACEMENT - OUTLET (3.8L) in Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
  5. Install the generator. Refer to GENERATOR in Generators & Regulators.
  6. Install the drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (L36)  or DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (L67)  .
  7. Install the coolant recovery reservoir. Refer to COOLANT RECOVERY RESERVOIR REPLACEMENT in Engine Cooling.
  8. Fill the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM in Engine Cooling.
  9. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE in Battery.
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