Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Installation Procedure
- Install the coolant pipe.
- Loose assemble all the coolant pipe bolts.
- Install the coolant pipe to thermostat bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the coolant pipe to thermostat bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the coolant pipe to cylinder head bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the coolant pipe to cylinder head bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Install the coolant pipe to generator bracket bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the coolant pipe to generator bracket bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Connect the radiator outlet hose to the coolant pipe. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LY7) .
- Install the auxiliary water pump hose from the pipe. Refer to Auxiliary Water Pump Inlet Hose Replacement
- Install the wiring harnesses to the coolant inlet pipe.
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.