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Installation Procedure

IMPORTANT: All gaskets surfaces are to be free of oil or other foreign material during assembly.
    Fig 1: View Of Water Pump, Gaskets & Bolts
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    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Install the water pump and NEW gaskets.
  2. Install the water pump bolts.

    Tighten: 

    1. Tighten the water pump bolts a first pass to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the water pump bolts a final pass to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

    3. Fig 2: View Of Heater Inlet Hose At Water Pump
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  3. Install the heater inlet hose to the water pump.
  4. Position the heater inlet hose clamp at the water pump.
    5. Fig 3: View Of Surge Tank Outlet Hose To Water Pump
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  5. Install the surge tank outlet hose to the water pump.
  6. Position the surge tank outlet hose clamp at the water pump.
    7. Fig 4: View Of Outlet Hose & Water Pump
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  7. Install the outlet hose to the water pump.
  8. Position the outlet hose clamp at the water pump.
  9. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory in Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L.
    10. Fig 5: View Of Inlet Hose & Water Pump
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  10. Install the inlet hose to the water pump.
  11. Position the inlet hose clamp at the water pump.
  12. Install electric cooling fan. Refer to Cooling Fan Replacement - Electric .
  13. Fill cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .
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