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Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 1677
11. Remove the coolant heater from the engine block.
12. Remove any burrs, sealer, or other rough spots.
Installation Procedure
Fig. 249: Locating Coolant Heater
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Cooling - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
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1. If reusing the old coolant heater, apply thread sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N
10953480), or equivalent to the threads.
2. Install the coolant heater to the engine block.
Tighten: Tighten the coolant heater to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice .
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Cooling - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 250: View Of Coolant Heater Cord
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3. Connect the coolant heater cord electrical connector.
Fig. 251: Locating Oil Cooler Hose Bracket & Adapter Bolts
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4. For vehicles with RPO LY6 (6.0L) perform the following steps otherwise proceed to step 9.
5. Position the oil cooler hose adapter end.
6. Install a NEW oil cooler hose adapter gasket.
7. Install the oil cooler hose adapter bolts (2).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
8. Install the oil cooler hose bracket bolt (1).
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Cooling - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
Fig. 252: View Of Oil Pan Skid Plate & Bolts
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9. For 2500 series vehicles, position the oil pan skid plate and install the 2 front bolts and
tighten the 2 rear bolts, if equipped.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Cooling - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
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