Sub-Assembly Bracket, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Drain the coolant. Refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- Remove the ribbed belt from the tensioner. Refer to RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the generator. Refer to GENERATOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Disconnect the connectors:

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1 -  For Oil Pressure Switch -F22- -2-

3 -  For Reduced Oil Pressure Switch -F378- -4-

5 -  For Piston Cooling Nozzle Control Valve -N522- -7-

-- Remove the oil filter element. Refer to ENGINE OIL .

-- Place a cloth under the sub-assembly bracket to catch any escaping engine oil.

-- Free up the wiring harness.

-- Remove the bolts -1 through 5- and pull off the sub-assembly bracket from the coolant pump housing.

Fig 1: Sub-Assembly Bracket Tightening Sequence

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