Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual — part 1680

Fig. 261: View Of Oil Pan Skid Plate & Bolts
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9. Position and install the oil pan skid plate and bolts, if equipped

Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

10. Lower the vehicle.

11. Fill the cooling system/engine block. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling

(Vac-N-Fill) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill).

COOLANT HEATER CORD REPLACEMENT (L76 AND L92)

Removal Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Cooling - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 262: View Of Oil Pan Skid Plate & Bolts
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1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

2. Remove the oil pan skid plate bolts and plate, if equipped.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Cooling - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 263: View Of Coolant Heater Cord
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3. Disconnect the coolant heater cord electrical connector.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Cooling - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 264: View Of Coolant Heater Cord Clips & Bolt
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4. Remove the coolant heater cord clip (3) from the engine harness channel.

5. Remove the coolant heater cord clip (1) from the power steering gear outlet hose.

6. Lower the vehicle.

7. Remove the coolant heater cord bolt (2) from the frame.

8. Remove the coolant heater cord from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Cooling - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado