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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.
  2. Fig 1: View Of Drive Belt Tensioner
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  3. Install the drive belt tensioner.
  4. NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  5. Install the drive belt tensioner bolts.

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

  6. Install the heater hose adapters with the heater hoses to the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (L26) and to Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (L26) .
  7. Install the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement (L26) .
  8. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  9. Install the coolant recovery reservoir. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement (L26) .
  10. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (L26 GE 47716 Fill) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (L26 Static Fill) .
  11. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (L26) .