Heater Outlet Pipe Adapter Replacement

Heater Outlet Pipe Adapter Replacement (L26) (3.8L)

Special Tools

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (L26 Static Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (LS4 Static Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (L26 GE 47716 Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (LS4 GE 47716 Fill) (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (Service and Repair).




3. Remove the heater outlet hose from the pipe adapter.
4. Use J 38185 in order to position aside the heater hose clamp.




5. Remove the heater outlet adapter pipe mounting bolt.
6. Remove the heater outlet adapter pipe.

Installation Procedure

1. Lubricate the O-ring with coolant.




2. Install the heater outlet adapter pipe.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the heater outlet adapter pipe mounting bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 6 Nm (53 lb in).




4. Install the heater outlet hose to the pipe adapter.
5. Use J 38185 in order to secure the heater core hose clamp.
6. Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (Service and Repair).
7. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (L26 Static Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (LS4 Static Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (L26 GE 47716 Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (LS4 GE 47716 Fill) (Service and Repair).