Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Seal

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NOTE:

Position the O-ring seal (308) onto the nipple portion of the pipe.

Install the seals onto the coolant air bleed pipe and/or covers.

Fig 2: Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe

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Install the coolant air bleed pipe (307) and seals (308) onto the cylinder heads.

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the coolant air bleed pipe bolts (309) and tighten to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

Fig 3: Engine Coolant Air Bleed Cover Bolts

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Install the coolant air bleed covers (313) and seals (308), if required.
If required, install the coolant air bleed cover bolts (312) 12 N.m (106 lb in).

Fig 4: View Of Radiator Vent Inlet Hose & Clamps

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Install the radiator vent inlet hose (2) to the coolant air bleed pipe fitting.
Position the radiator vent inlet hose clamp (1) at the coolant air bleed pipe fitting.
Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement .
Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) .
If the rear coolant air bleed covers were replaced, install the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement (RPOs LC9, LMG, LY5, L76) , Intake Manifold Replacement (RPOs LY2, LY6) , Intake Manifold Replacement (Except RPOs LY2, LY6, LC9, LMG, LY5) .