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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Water Pump, Fasteners And Seal
    GM2811959Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  1. Install the water pump (2) into position with a NEW water pump seal (1) and hand tighten the bolts.
  2. Tighten (3) bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
  3. Tighten (4) bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
  4. Fig 2: Thermostat Bypass Pipe, Fasteners And Gasket
    GM2811954Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Install the thermostat bypass pipe (2) to the water pump with a NEW gasket (3) and tighten the fasteners (1) to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
  6. Fig 3: Thermostat Housing Connector And Engine Harness Retainer
    GM2811953Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Connect the connector (1) to the water outlet.
  8. Install the engine wiring harness retainer (2) to the water pump.
  9. Fig 4: Radiator Outlet Hose And Water Outlet
    GM2811997Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Using the BO-38185 hose clamp pliers, install the radiator outlet hose (1) to the water outlet (2).
  11. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  12. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement (LCV) .
  13. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE-47716) Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static) .
  14. Start the engine and check for coolant leaks.