Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 179

Fig. 596: Engine Coolant Thermostat
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31. Install the engine coolant thermostat.

32. Install the water outlet (309).

33. Install the water outlet studs.

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2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado

Tighten: Tighten the water outlet studs to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Fig. 597: View Of Throttle Body & Gasket
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34. Install a NEW throttle body gasket into the groove in the upper intake manifold.

35. Install the throttle body onto the upper intake manifold.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 598: View Of Throttle Body & Attaching Studs
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36. If reusing the fasteners, apply threadlock GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) or

equivalent, to the threads of the throttle body attaching studs.

37. Install the throttle body attaching studs.

Tighten: Tighten the throttle body attaching studs to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 599: View Of Accelerator Control Cable Bracket
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38. Install the accelerator control cable bracket, the studs, and the nuts.

Tighten:

1. Tighten the accelerator control cable bracket stud to the intake manifold to 6 N.m (53

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado