Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Cadillac Seville. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With all 8 crossover retaining bolts inserted, slide the upper and lower water housing crossover gaskets onto the bolts.
- Place the water housing crossover in position and hand start the bolts to hold the crossover in place.
- Tighten the water housing crossover bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the water housing crossover bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Connect the heater hose to the water housing crossover.
- Connect the cable harness clip to the water housing crossover.
- Install the 2 bolts (3) attaching the water pump belt tensioner (1) to the water crossover.
Tighten: Tighten the water pump belt tensioner bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the water pump. Refer to Water Pump Replacement .
- Position the J 38185 to the clamp in order to connect the outlet radiator hose (2) to the thermostat housing.
- Position the J 38185 (2) to the clamp in order to connect the inlet radiator hose (1) to the water housing crossover.
- Install the MAP sensor.
- Connect the electrical connector to the MAP sensor.
- Install the EGR valve. Refer to Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve Replacement in Engine Controls-4.6L.
- Hand start the NEW EGR inlet pipe-to-crossover pipe nut (1) to prevent crossthreading
Tighten: Tighten the EGR inlet pipe nut to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).
- Connect the EGR inlet pipe flange (3) to the water crossover.
- Install the EGR inlet pipe-to-water crossover flange bolt (2).
Tighten: Tighten the EGR inlet pipe bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Position the rear lift bracket to the water crossover.
- Install the rear lift bracket bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the rear lift bracket bolt to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the surge tank inlet fitting.
Tighten: Tighten the surge tank inlet fitting to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).
- Connect the surge tank inlet hose to the fitting.
- Connect the fuel rail bracket retaining nut to the rear lift bracket.
Tighten: Tighten the fuel rail bracket retaining nut to 4 N.m (35 lb in).
- Connect the AIR solenoid vacuum tube (2) to the housing crossover.
- Connect the fuel regulator vacuum tube (1).
- Connect the brake booster vacuum tube.
- Install the throttle body. Refer to Throttle Body Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls-4.6L.
- Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement in Engine Mechanical-4.6L.
- Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls-4.6L.
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .
IMPORTANT:
Care should be taken when installing the water housing bolts, so that the gaskets are in the correct position.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
IMPORTANT:
The EGR valve inlet pipe incorporates a crush seal connection at the water crossover. The EGR valve inlet pipe must be replaced if disconnected from the water crossover.