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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install a new seal to the thermal bypass fitting.
  2. Apply engine coolant to the thermal bypass fitting seal to ease installation.
  3. Fig 1: View Of Thermal Bypass Fitting & Bolt
    GM1087359Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the thermal bypass fitting (1).
  5. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  6. Install the thermal bypass fitting bolt (2) and tighten to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
  7. Fig 2: View Of Heater Outlet Hose & Clamp
    GM1087623Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the heater outlet hose (2) to the thermal bypass fitting.
  9. Position the heater outlet hose clamp (1) over the thermal bypass fitting.
  10. Fig 3: View Of Thermal Bypass Hose & Clamp
    GM1087629Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the thermal bypass hose (1) to the thermal bypass fitting.
  12. Position the thermal bypass pipe hose clamp (2) over the thermal bypass fitting.
  13. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (LY7 GE 47716 Fill)  or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LNJ GE 47716 Fill)  or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LNJ Static Fill)  or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LY7 Static Fill) .
  14. Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .