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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 5.0 MREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 881 (ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSRADIATOR OUTLET HOSE REPLACEMENT (4.3 L ENGINE)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 M

Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 MSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of Radiator Outlet Hose & Radiator (4.3L)
    GM366999Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Install the radiator outlet hose to the radiator.
    2. Fig 2: View Of Radiator Outlet Hose
    GM367001Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Install the radiator outlet hose to the water pump.
  3. Install the radiator outlet hose to the surge tank.
    4. Fig 3: View Of Air Cleaner Outlet Duct
    GM489176Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Align the hinge clip with the lip on the throttle body.

    Install the air inlet tube and resonator to the throttle body by pivoting the air inlet tube and resonator downward until the mounting stud is through the hole in the air inlet tube.

    5. Fig 4: View Of Air Cleaner Adapter Nut
    GM489179Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

    Install the resonator retaining wing nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the resonator wing nut to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

  6. Connect the PCV hose to the air cleaner outlet duct.
    7. Fig 5: View Of MAF/IAT Sensor Assembly Harness Connector (4.3L Engine)
    GM373468Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Connect the MAF/IAT sensor assembly harness connector.
  8. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  9. Inspect the cooling system for leaks.
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