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Installation Procedure

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  1. If replacing the drive belt tensioner, lubricate the seals with engine coolant and install the thermostat bypass upper and lower pipe assemblies.
    Fig 1: Thermostat Bypass Upper And Lower Pipe Assemblies
    G01764038Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the drive belt tensioner.
  3. Install the drive belt tensioner bolts.

    Tighten: 

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

    Fig 2: Drive Belt Tensioner Assembly
    G01764039Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the heater hose adapters with the heater hoses to the drive belt tensioner.
  5. Install the generator. Refer to GENERATOR
  6. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (L36) 
  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.
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