Installation Procedure

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NOTE: DO NOT use cooling system seal tabs, or similar compounds, unless otherwise instructed. The use of cooling system seal tabs, or similar compounds, may restrict coolant flow through the passages of the cooling system or the engine components. Restricted coolant flow may cause engine overheating and/or damage to the cooling system or the engine components/assembly.

Install the thermostat (305).

Fig 1: View Of Thermostat Housing, Bolts, Thermostat, & O-Ring
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Install the O-ring seal (304) and water outlet housing (303).
Install the water outlet housing bolts (302).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
Install the radiator inlet hose to the water outlet housing.

Fig 2: View Of Radiator Inlet Hose To Water Outlet Housing (LS4)
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Use the J 38185 in order to reposition and install the hose clamp to the water outlet housing. See Special Tools .
Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (9C1, 9C3 Static Fill) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (LS4 GE 47716 Fill) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (LS4 Static Fill) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (LZE, LZ4, LZ8, 9C1, 9C3, GE47716 Fill) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (LZE, LZ4, LZ8 Static Fill) .