Front Coolant Pipes, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Tightening specifications: 9 Nm.

NOTE:

Replace the gaskets and O-rings.

Secure all hose connections with hose clamps of the same type as those equipped by the factory.

-- Clean or smooth the seal and O-ring sealing surfaces.

-- Coat the sealing rings and O-rings with coolant and then mount them on the coolant pipe.

-- Connect the coolant hose to the coupling. Refer to Figure.

Fig 1: Connecting Coolant Hose Coupling

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-- Install the left coolant pipes. Refer to LEFT COOLANT PIPES, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the A/C compressor. Refer to Compressor, removing and installing .

-- Install the coolant pump ribbed belt pulley. Refer to OVERVIEW - COOLANT PUMP/THERMOSTAT .

-- Install the vacuum pump. Refer to VACUUM PUMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Installing the ribbed belt:

-- Install the left front coolant pipes. Refer to FRONT LEFT COOLANT PIPES, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the After-Run Coolant Pump -V51-. Refer to After-Run Coolant Pump -V51-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Fill with coolant. Refer to FILLING .