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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the water pump and gaskets to the engine block.
    Fig 1: Installing Water Pump & Gaskets To Engine Block
    G01971792Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the water pump bolts.

    Tighten 

    1. 2.1. Tighten the water pump bolts a first pass to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
    2. 2.2. Tighten the water pump bolts a final pass to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
    Fig 2: Water Pump Bolts
    G01971793Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the heater inlet and surge tank outlet hoses to the water pump.
  4. Position the heater inlet and surge tank outlet hose clamps at the water pump.
    Fig 3: Installing Heater Inlet & Surge Tank Outlet Hoses To Water Pump
    G01971794Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the inlet and outlet hoses to the water pump.
  6. Position the inlet and outlet hose clamps at the water pump.
  7. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT--ACCESSORY in Engine Mechanical - 5.7L.
  8. Fill the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM .
    Fig 4: Installing Inlet & Outlet Hoses To Water Pump
    G01971795Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the air cleaner intake duct.
    Fig 5: Air Cleaner Intake Duct
    G01971796Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.