Tube, Water Inlet: Installation: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Dodge Avenger and 2013 Chrysler 200. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| 1 - NUTS |
| 2 - WATER PUMP INLET TUBE |
| 3 - WATER PUMP HOUSING |
- Inspect the O-ring for damage before installing the tube. Replace O-ring as necessary.
- Lubricate O-rings with soapy water.
- Install new water inlet gasket between tube and water pump housing (2).
- Position water pump inlet tube (3) on water pump housing (2). Hand tighten nuts to aide in tube alignment.
- Install secondary thermostat and coolant adapter. Refer to THERMOSTAT, INSTALLATION .
- Tighten coolant tube nuts (1) to 24 N.m (212 in. lbs.).
- Fill cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .