Installation Procedure

2011 Cadillac Escalade Base, AWDSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of APM, Coolant Seal & Fasteners
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  1. Install new APM coolant seal (3).
  2. Position the APM (2) onto the PIM ensuring the seals remain in place.
  3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  4. Install the APM mounting fasteners (1).

    Tighten:Β  Tighten the mounting fasteners to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  5. Fig 2: Identifying GE-48494 Adapter Kit & Related Components
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  6. Rotate the drive motor generator control module assembly onto the APM.
  7. Clamp the GE-48494Β  components (2, 3) to a coolant pipe. See Special ToolsΒ .
  8. Plug the remaining coolant pipe with the GE-48494Β  plug and clamp (1). See Special ToolsΒ .
  9. Apply the specified pressure with J 24460-01Β  (4).

    Pressure:Β  Apply 20 psi (138 kPa) pressure.

  10. Monitor the pressure tester gauge for 5 minutes and ensure that pressure remains at the specified value.
    • If the specified pressure cannot be maintained, disassemble the drive motor generator control module assembly and replace the coolant seals.
    • If pressure remains at the specified value, proceed to the next step.
  11. Remove all GE-48494Β  components. See Special ToolsΒ .
  12. Fig 3: Identifying PIM Cover & Retaining Bolts
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  13. Remove the PIM cover retaining bolts (1).
  14. Remove the PIM electronics cover (2).
  15. Fig 4: Identifying HV DC APM Terminal Fasteners
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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