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Installation Procedure

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  1. Insert the seal into the recessed portion of the water crossover.
    Fig 1: Inserting Seal Into Water Crossover
    G01653691Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  The notched locking ear (1) must be in the 7 o'clock position.

  2. Index the water pumps locking ears with the tangs in the water crossover.
    Fig 2: Notched Locking Ear
    G01653692Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Position the J 38816-A to the water pump locking ears.
  4. Fasten the support plate to the water housing crossover, to ensure proper engagement of the tool to the water pump locking ears.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  5. Turn the J 38816-A counterclockwise.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the water pump to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).

  6. Remove the support plate from the water housing crossover.
    Fig 3: Water Housing Crossover
    G01653693Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Connect the water pump cover to the heater return hose.
  8. Install the water pump cover to the water housing crossover.
  9. Install the water pump cover bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the water pump cover bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

    Fig 4: Water Pump Cover
    G01653694Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Position the J 38185 to the clamp in order to connect the radiator outlet hose to the thermostat housing.
    Fig 5: Radiator Outlet Hose
    G01653695Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the water pump drive belt (4).
    Fig 6: Water Pump Drive Belt
    G01653696Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Place the water pump belt shield in position.
  13. Install the water pump belt shield fasteners.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the water pump belt shield fasteners to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  14. Install the oil level indicator tube nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the oil level indicator tube nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  15. Install the secondary AIR injection control valve.  Refer to SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SHUT-OFF VALVE in Engine Controls-4.6L
  16. Install the air cleaner assembly.
  17. Install the upper filler panel. Refer to FILLER PANEL REPLACEMENT - UPPER in Body Front End.
  18. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .
    Fig 7: Water Pump Belt Shield
    G01653697Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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