Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Identifying EGR Cooler Pipe Bolt & Bracket
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  1. Position the EGR cooler pipe to the engine.
  2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  3. Install the EGR cooler pipe bracket (2) and bolt (1).

    Tighten:Β  Tighten the bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

  4. Fig 2: Identifying Lower EGR Cooler Pipe Bolt
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  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Install the lower EGR cooler pipe bolt (1).
  7. Fig 3: Identifying Upper EGR Cooler Pipe Bolt
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  8. Install the upper EGR cooler pipe bolt.

    Tighten:Β  Tighten the bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

  9. Fig 4: Identifying EGR Cooler Pipe Clamp
    GM1862359Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the EGR cooler pipe hose to the EGR cooler tube and reposition the EGR cooler pipe clamp (1).
  11. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (Static Fill)Β  or Draining and Filling Cooling System (Vac N Fill)Β .
  12. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement .
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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