Installation Procedure

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Install the coolant air bleed hose (1) onto the pipe (2).

Fig 1: Coolant Air Bleed Hose & Pipe
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IMPORTANT: Install the gaskets properly onto the pipe and covers. Position the O-ring seal onto the nipple portion of the pipe.
Install the gaskets onto the coolant air bleed pipe and covers.

Fig 2: Install Gaskets
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Install the coolant air bleed pipe (2) and gaskets (3) onto the cylinder heads.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the coolant air bleed pipe bolts/studs (1).
Tighten

Tighten the bolts/studs to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

Fig 3: Install Coolant Air Bleed Pipe, Gaskets & Bolts/Studs
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Install the coolant air bleed pipe covers (2) and bolts (1).
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
Install the intake manifold. Refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD .

Fig 4: Install Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Covers & Bolts
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