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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 21882 Oil Suction Pipe Installer

Removal Procedure

  1. Drain the engine coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  2. Remove the upper intake manifold. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Replacement .
  3. Remove the thermal bypass hose. Refer to Thermal Bypass Hose Replacement .

  4. Object Number: 69942  Size: SH
  5. Remove the thermal bypass pipe bolt.
  6. Remove the thermal bypass pipe .

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 69939  Size: SH
  1. Apply sealant GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488) or equivalent to the end of the thermal bypass pipe where the pipe is pressed into the intake manifold.
  2. Install the thermal bypass pipe using J 21882 .
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the thermal bypass pipe bolt.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  6. Install the thermal bypass hose. Refer to Thermal Bypass Hose Replacement .
  7. Install the upper intake manifold. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Replacement .
  8. Fill the engine with coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .