Corvette V8-6.2L (2008)
Cooling System Air Bleeder Pipe / Hose: Service and Repair
Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Assembly Replacement
Removal Procedure
Important: Removal of the intake manifold is NOT required to service the coolant air bleed pipe, but is required to service the coolant air
bleed pipe covers and/or gaskets.
1. Drain a gallon of coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) (See: Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and
Filling (Static Fill) (See: Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the intake manifold sight shields. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement (See: Engine/Intake Manifold/Service and
Repair) .
3. Remove the throttle air body assembly (1). Refer to Throttle Body Assembly Replacement (See: Powertrain Management/Fuel Delivery and Air
Induction/Throttle Body/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement) .
4. Remove the coolant air bleed hose (2).
5. Remove the coolant air bleed pipe mounting bolts (3).
6. Remove the coolant air bleed pipe (4) and O-rings (5).
Installation Procedure
1. Position the coolant air bleed pipe (4) and O-rings (5) on the cylinder heads.
2. Install the mounting bolts for the coolant air bleed pipe.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Fastener Notice) .
3. Tighten the coolant air bleed pipe mounting bolts (3).