Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of APM, Coolant Seal & Fasteners
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  1. Install new accessory DC power control module coolant seal (3).
  2. Position the accessory DC power control module (2) onto the power inverter module ensuring the seals remain in place.
  3. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  4. Install the accessory DC power control module mounting fasteners (1). Tighten the mounting fasteners to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
  5. Fig 2: Pressure Adapter Kit & Related Components
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  6. Rotate the drive motor generator control module assembly onto the accessory DC power control module.
  7. Clamp GE-48494Β  adapter kit components (2, 3) to a coolant pipe.
  8. Plug the remaining coolant pipe with GE-48494Β  adapter kit plug and clamp (1).
  9. Apply 20 psi (138 kPa) pressure with J 24460-01Β  pressure tester (4).
  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  adapter kit components.
  12. Fig 3: Identifying PIM Cover & Retaining Bolts
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  13. Remove the power inverter module cover retaining bolts (1).
  14. Remove the power inverter module 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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