Coolant Pump - 3.7L: Installation

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Install a new O-ring seal in the coolant pump and lubricate it with clean engine coolant.
Position a new gasket, press the coolant pump over the channel cover plate snout protruding from the engine front cover and install the 7 bolts finger tight.
Tighten the coolant pump bolts in the sequence shown in illustration in 2 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 45 degrees.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Pump Bolts Tightening Sequence
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Position the coolant pump pulley and install the 4 bolts finger tight.
Install the thermostat housing. Refer to THERMOSTAT HOUSING - 3.7L .
Remove the plastic from the A/C compressor belt.
Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE .
Tighten the 4 coolant pump pulley bolts to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Install the air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
Fill and bleed the cooling system. Refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .