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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Water Pump And Gasket
    GM4292540Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Install a NEW water pump gasket.

  1. Install Water Pump Gasket (2)
  2. Install Water Pump (1)
  3. Fig 2: Engine Front Cover Bolts And Water Pump Bolts
    GM4292495Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Install a NEW bolt. Do NOT reuse the old bolt.

  4. Hand tighten Water Pump Bolts (2) (Qty: 5)
  5. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  6. Hand tighten Engine Front Cover Bolts (1) (Qty: 9)
  7. Fig 3: Water Pump Bolt Tightening Sequence
    GM4292586Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Tighten the water pump bolts in the sequence shown to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
  9. Install Water Pump Pulley. Refer to Water Pump Pulley Replacement (LGX) 
  10. Install Drive Belt Idler Pulley. Refer to Drive Belt Idler Pulley Replacement
  11. Install Drive Belt Tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement
  12. Install Engine Mount - Right Side. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side
  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 leaks.