Sub-Assembly Bracket, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

NOTE:

Replace the bolts that were tightened with an additional turn.

Replace the O-rings and seals.

-- Coat the new O-rings -4- with coolant.

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-- Install the connection pieces -2- into the engine oil cooler -1-.

-- Slide the sub-assembly bracket with the engine oil cooler -1- onto the connection. Position the bolts and tighten. Refer to Figure.

-- Install the A/C compressor. Refer to A/C COMPRESSOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING AT BRACKET .

-- Install the generator. Refer to GENERATOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the ribbed belt. Refer to RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Fill the coolant. Refer to Filling .

-- Install the oil filter and then check the oil level. Refer to ENGINE OIL, DRAINING, REPLACING OIL FILTER, AND FILLING .