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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 707 (ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSWATER CROSSOVER REPLACEMENT (8.1L ENGINE)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD

Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. If replacing the water crossover install the following:
    1. 1.1. Thermostat (3)
    2. 1.2. Water outlet (1)
    3. 1.3. Water outlet bolts (2)

    Tighten the water outlet bolts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

  2. Install NEW water crossover gaskets.
  3. Install the water crossover.
  4. Install the water crossover bolts. Tighten the water crossover bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
  5. Install the generator bracket.
  6. Install the generator bracket stud. Tighten the generator bracket stud to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
  7. Install the generator bracket bolts and nut. Tighten the generator bracket bolts and nut to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
  8. Install the power steering pump.
  9. Install the generator.
  10. Install the bypass hose.
  11. Position the bypass hose clamps at the water crossover and water pump.
  12. Install the heater inlet hose to the water crossover.
  13. Position the heater inlet hose clamp at the water crossover.
  14. Install the inlet hose to the water crossover.
  15. Position the inlet hose clamp at the water crossover.
  16. Install the drive belt tensioner.
  17. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining & Filling Cooling System .
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