Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual

Thermostat Housing Cleaning and Inspection .

Installation Procedure

Fig. 162: View Of Thermostat Housing
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1. If necessary, perform the following:

1. Install NEW seals to the thermostats.

2. Install the thermostats.

3. Install the thermostat cover and bolts.

Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 21 N.m (15 lb ft).

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Cooling - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

4. Install a NEW O-ring seal to the thermostat bypass pipe.

5. Install the thermostat bypass pipe to the thermostat housing.

2. Install a NEW thermostat bypass pipe to water pump O-ring seal.

3. Install the thermostat housing crossover using NEW gaskets.

4. Install the thermostat housing crossover bolts and nuts.

Tighten: Tighten the bolts/nuts to 21 N.m (15 lb ft).

Fig. 163: View Of Water Pump Inlet Pipe Bolts
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5. Install the water pump inlet pipe bolts.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Cooling - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 21 N.m (15 lb ft).

Fig. 164: View Of Fuel Line Bracket Bolt & Thermostat Housing Crossover (6.6L
LMM)
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6. Install the fuel line bracket bolt at the thermostat housing crossover.

Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 21 N.m (15 lb ft).

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Cooling - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 165: View Of Turbocharger Coolant Outlet Hose & Clamps
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7. Install the turbocharger coolant return pipe hose.

8. Position the turbocharger coolant return pipe hose clamp.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Cooling - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

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