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
Water Outlet Seal (2) - Install NEW
- Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve (1) - Install
Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve Bolt (1) - Install [4x] - Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve Installation
Electrical Connector (2) @Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor - Connect
- Electrical Connector (1) @Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve - Connect
Electrical Connector (1) @Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve - Connect
Engine Coolant Air Bleed Hose (4) @Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve - Install
- Engine Coolant Air Bleed Hose (3) @Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve - Install
- Engine Oil Cooler Coolant Inlet Hose (2) @Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve - Install
- Hose Clamp (1) - Engage [3x] - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
Radiator Inlet Hose (3) @Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve - Install
- Thermostat Bypass Hose (2) @Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve - Install
- Hose Clamp (1) - Engage [2x] - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
- NOTE:
Install the throttle body and the intake manifold together as an assembly.
Intake Manifold (1) - Install - Intake Manifold Replacement
- Fill the cooling system. Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LCV, LGX) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE-47716 LCV, LGX) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LSY) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE-47716 LSY)
- Start the engine and check for leaks.
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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.