Vortech GM 5.3L/6.2L Light Truck/SUV - 2007-2008 - Manual (Page 29)

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12A. GM PICKUP TRUCK CHARGE COOLER HOSE ROUTING (GM PICKUP
TRUCK ONLY - ESCALADE SKIP TO SECTION 12B)
A. Cut a 13.5" length of 3/4" hose. Run this from the 90°
fitting on the charge air cooler to the 90° brass fitting
on the side of the surge tank.
B. Cut a 36.5" length of 3/4" hose. Run it from the bot-
tom fitting on the surge tank along the fender toward
the front and down to the 90° brass fitting on the top
of the water reservoir.
C. Take the supplied 4" x 12" 90° molded elbow and cut
1-3/4" from the 4" long end end. Connect the trimmed
end to the straight brass fitting on the charge air cool-
er. Route the long end toward the surge tank. Cut a
110" length of hose and connect it to the end of the
installed molded elbow with the supplied 3/4" union.
Route the hose along the fenderwell, down toward
the water reservoir and up under the front bumper.
There is a small opening in the rubber apron between
the bumper and A/C condenser. Pull the hose up and
through, then connect it to the driver’s side 90° fitting.
D. Cut a 64" length of 3/4" hose. Run it from the outlet of
the water pump to the same hole in the rubber apron
you pulled the previous hose through. Pull the hose
up and through, then connect it to the passenger’s
side 90° fitting.
E. Secure all hose ends with the supplied nylon clamps.
NOTE: · When routing hoses, refer to Fig. 12-a (next page)
· Make sure to leave the hoses slightly long to allow for engine movement..
· Verify all hose lengths to the vehicle before cutting.
· Ensure that there are no kinks or tight bends in the rubber water hoses.