Coolant Pump - 3.5L GTDI, 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.
Position the coolant pump pulley and install the 4 bolts finger tight.
Install the thermostat housing. For additional information, refer to THERMOSTAT HOUSING - 3.5L GTDI or THERMOSTAT HOUSING - 3.7L .
Remove the plastic from the A/C compressor belt.
Install the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE .
Tighten the 4 coolant pump pulley bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Install the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING .
Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .