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Coolant Pump: Installation

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  1. Install a new coolant pump gasket. Install a new O-ring seal and lubricate it with clean engine coolant. Refer to: Specifications .
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  2. Install the coolant pump and the bolts.

    Torque: Stage 1: 89 lb.in (10 Nm) - - Stage 2: 45°

    Fig 1: Coolant Pump Tightening Sequence
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  3. Connect the coolant hose quick connect coupling.
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  4. Position the coolant pump pulley and install the bolts finger tight.
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  5. Remove the plastic from the A/C compressor belt.
  6. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to: Accessory Drive Belt .
  7. Tighten the coolant pump pulley bolts.

    Torque: 18 lb.ft (24 Nm)

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  8. Install the thermostat housing. Refer to: Thermostat Housing .
  9. Fill and bleed the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .