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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Installing Thermo Element Plate
    GM164816Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Use the J 34094-A  to set the middle thermo pin (123). See Special Tools and Equipment .
  2. Install the new thermo element plate (122).
  3. Install the pin (120) and the washer.
  4. Use the J 34094-A  to set the height of the pin and the washer furthest from the accumulator. See Special Tools and Equipment .
  5. Use the J 34094-A  to set the height of the second pin (120) and the washer. See Special Tools and Equipment .
    6. Fig 2: View Of Thermo Element & Plate
    GM164817Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the thermo element (121) between the two pins (120). The V in the thermo element (121) must contact the thermo element plate (122).
  7. Install the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement .
  8. Lower the vehicle.
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