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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2001 🢒 Yukon XL - 2WD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Cooling 🢒 Water Outlet Tube Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 658266 Size: SH
  1. Remove the upper intake manifold sight shield using the following procedure:
    2. 1.1. Remove the retaining bolt in the front of the shield.
    1.2. Lift-up on the front of the shield.
    1.3. Lift the shield off the rear bracket.
  2. Drain the engine coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .

    3. Object Number: 674532 Size: SH
  3. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the water outlet tube.

    4. Object Number: 699749 Size: SH
  4. Remove the bolt and wiring harness bracket at the thermostat housing.

    5. Object Number: 668427 Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the turbocharger coolant hose from the turbocharger bypass valve.

    6. Object Number: 687052 Size: SH
  6. Remove the turbocharger bypass valve and sealing washer from the water outlet tube.

    7. Object Number: 699329 Size: SH
  7. Remove the 2 bolts retaining the water outlet tube to the left valve rocker arm cover.
  8. Remove the bolt retaining the water outlet tube to the thermostat housing.
  9. Remove the water outlet tube.
  10. Remove and discard the O-ring seal.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 699329 Size: SH
  1. Install a new O-ring seal on the water outlet tube.
  2. Lightly lubricate the O-ring seal with coolant.
  3. Install the water outlet tube.

    4. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  4. Install the bolt retaining the water outlet tube to the thermostat housing.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the water outlet tube to thermostat housing bolt to 21 N·m (15 lb ft).

  5. Install the 2 bolts retaining the water outlet tube to the valve rocker arm cover.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the water outlet tube to valve rocker arm cover bolts to 21 N·m (15 lb ft).


    Object Number: 687052 Size: SH
  6. Install the turbocharger bypass valve and sealing washer to the water outlet tube.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the turbocharger bypass valve to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).


    Object Number: 668427 Size: SH
  7. Connect the turbocharger coolant hose to the turbocharger bypass valve.

    8. Object Number: 699749 Size: SH
  8. Install the bolt and wiring harness bracket to the thermostat housing.

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the wiring harness bracket bolt to 8 N·m (71 lb in).


    Object Number: 674532 Size: SH
  9. Install the radiator inlet hose to the water outlet tube.
  10. Fill the engine coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .

    11. Object Number: 658266 Size: SH
  11. Install the upper intake manifold sight shield.

    12. Tighten
    Tighten the upper intake manifold shield bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).