Coolant Pump: Installation
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- 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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- Install the coolant pump and the bolts.
Torque: Stage 1: 89 lb.in (10 Nm) Stage 2: 45°
- Position the coolant pump pulley and install the bolts finger tight.
- 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 (24 Nm)
- Install the thermostat housing. Refer to: Thermostat Housing .
- Fill and bleed the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .