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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 620 (ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSTHERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (8.1L ENGINE)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6

Installation Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Install the thermostat (3).
  2. Install the water outlet (1).
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  3. Install the water outlet bolts (2).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Install Water Outlet, Bolts & Thermostat
    G02109140Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the inlet hose to the water outlet.
  5. Position the inlet hose clamp at the water outlet.
  6. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .
    Fig 2: Install Inlet Hose
    G02109141Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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