GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
🢒
Chevrolet
🢒
2009
🢒
Equinox
🢒
Engine
🢒
Engine Cooling
🢒 Thermal Bypass Pipe Replacement
Special Tools
J 21882
Oil Suction Pipe Installer
Removal Procedure
Drain the engine coolant. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
.
Remove the upper intake manifold. Refer to
Upper Intake Manifold Replacement
.
Remove the thermal bypass hose. Refer to
Thermal Bypass Hose Replacement
.
Remove the thermal bypass pipe bolt.
Remove the thermal bypass pipe.
Installation Procedure
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.
Install the thermal bypass pipe using
J 21882
.
Caution:
Refer to
Fastener Caution
in the Preface section.
Install the thermal bypass pipe bolt and tighten to
10 N·m (89 lb in)
.
Install the thermal bypass hose. Refer to
Thermal Bypass Hose Replacement
.
Install the upper intake manifold. Refer to
Upper Intake Manifold Replacement
.
Fill the engine with coolant. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
.