Installation Procedure

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 CSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of APM, Coolant Seal & Fasteners
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  1. Install new APM coolant seal (3).
  2. Position the APM (2) onto the PIM ensuring the seals remain in place.
  3. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  4. Install the APM mounting fasteners (1). Tighten the mounting fasteners to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
  5. Fig 2: Identifying GE-48494 Adapter Kit & Related Components
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  6. Rotate the drive motor generator control module assembly onto the APM.
  7. Clamp GE-48494:Β  adapter kit components (2, 3) to a coolant pipe.
  8. Plug the remaining coolant pipe with GE-48494:Β  adapter kit plug and clamp (1).
  9. Apply 20 psi (138 kPa) pressure with J 24460-01:Β  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-48494:Β  adapter kit components.
  12. Fig 3: Identifying PIM Cover & Retaining Bolts
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  13. Remove the PIM cover retaining bolts (1).
  14. Remove the PIM cover (2).
  15. Fig 4: Identifying HV DC APM Terminal Fasteners
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