Coolant Pump, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Fig 1: Identifying Controller Housing

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Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

-- Install the coolant pump and toothed belt.

-- Pay attention that the centering piece -arrows- and seal -3- are seated correctly.

-- Tighten the bolts -1 to 4- with the toothed belt mounted. Tightening specification and sequence. Refer to Figure.

Fig 2: Coolant Pump - Tightening Sequence

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-- If a new coolant pump was installed, remove the protective cap -1-.

Fig 3: Identifying Coolant Pump

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-- Fill the coolant. Refer to Prepare the cooling system for filling: .