Coolant Pump: Installation
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NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
- Install a new O-ring seal on the heater outlet tube and lubricate it with clean engine coolant. Refer to: Specifications .
- Install the heater outlet tube and the bolt.
Torque
: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
- Clean and inspect the O-ring seal surface for debris or damage.
- Install a new O-ring seal and lubricate it with clean engine coolant. Refer to: Specifications .
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NOTE: Align the bolt holes with the bosses prior to insertion of the coolant pump and insert the pump straight into the coolant pump cavity. Do not rotate the coolant pump once installed into the coolant pump cavity or the O-ring seal can be damaged, causing the coolant pump to leak.
Install the coolant pump and tighten the bolts in 2 stages.
Torque
:Stage 1: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)
Stage 2: 60°
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- Connect the lower degas bottle hose to the heater outlet tube and position the clamp.
Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
- Follow the directions to connect the quick release coupling type 3. Connect the coolant tube. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
- Connect the lower degas bottle hose to the heater outlet tube and position the clamp.
- Position the coolant pump pulley and install the bolts finger tight.
- Install the thermostat housing. Refer to: Thermostat Housing .
- Remove the plastic from the A/C compressor belt.
- Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to: Accessory Drive Belt .
- Tighten the coolant pump pulley bolts.
Torque
: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
- Position the degas bottle back and tighten the bolts.
Torque
: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)
- Install the air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe .
- Fill and bleed the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .