Installation Procedure
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- Apply coolant to the end of the heater inlet hoses.IMPORTANT: When installing a new heater inlet hose, place the clamps on the hose before installing the hose to the inlet hose fitting at the engine block.
- Install the heater inlet hose to the inlet hose fitting at the engine block.
- Install the coolant bypass valve (6).NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
- Install the nut retaining the coolant bypass valve to the cowl.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the vacuum hose to the coolant bypass valve.
- Install the inlet heater hose to the engine block.
- Position the inlet heater hose clamp at the engine block using J38185.
- Connect the heater inlet hose to the heater core.IMPORTANT: Firmly push the quick connect onto the heater core pipe until you hear an audible click.
- Install the coolant recovery reservoir. Refer to COOLANT RECOVERY RESERVOIR REPLACEMENT in Engine Cooling.
- Fill the engine cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM (BODY VIN CODE 6) or DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM (BODY VIN CODE 3) in Engine Cooling.