Water Pump: Installation
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- Install the water pump and gaskets to the engine block. See Figure. Install the water pump bolts. Tighten the water pump bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the throttle body heater outlet hose to the radiator. Install the drive belt tensioner and bolts to the water pump. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the outlet hose to the water outlet. Position the outlet hose clamp at the water outlet.
- Install the fan shroud. See FAN SHROUD . Install the inlet hose. See RADIATOR HOSES .
- Install the accessory drive belt. See ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT . Fill and bleed the cooling system. See DRAINING & FILLING COOLING SYSTEM .