Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual

Fig. 257: Locating Coolant Heater
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10. Remove the coolant heater from the engine block.

11. Remove any burrs, sealer, or other rough spots.

IMPORTANT: Do not score the surface of the engine block hole when

removing the coolant heater.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Installation Procedure

Fig. 258: Locating Coolant Heater
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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.

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

2. Install the coolant heater to the engine block.

Tighten: Tighten the coolant heater to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

Fig. 259: View Of Coolant Heater Cord
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3. Connect the coolant heater cord electrical connector.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 260: Locating Oil Cooler Hose Bracket & Adapter Bolts
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4. For vehicles with RPO L76 (6.0L) perform the following steps otherwise proceed to step 9.

5. Position the oil cooler hose adapter end, if equipped.

6. Install a NEW oil cooler hose adapter gasket, if equipped.

7. Install the oil cooler hose adapter bolts (2), if equipped.

Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

8. Install the oil cooler hose bracket bolt (1), if equipped.

Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

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