Radiator Pipe Replacement-Outlet

REMOVAL PROCEDURE





1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

2. Drain the coolant. Recover the coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System.

NOTICE: When adding coolant, use DEX-C00L (R) coolant. If silicated coolant is added to the system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. In addition, the engine coolant will require change sooner-at 50,000 km, (30,000 mi) or 24 months.

3. Remove the bolts (1) of the coolant pump cover (2) to the radiator outlet pipe. Remove the bolts through the exhaust manifold runners after removing the exhaust manifold heat shield.
4. Raise the and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.





5. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose (1) and the clamp (2) from the radiator outlet pipe.





6. Remove the radiator outlet pipe (1) to the oil pan (2) bolt.





7. Remove the outlet pipe.
8. Remove the thermostat (2) and the seal (1) from the outlet pipe (3).
9. Clean the mating surfaces of the radiator outlet pipe and the coolant pump cover.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





1. Install the thermostat (2) and the seal (1) to the radiator outlet pipe (3).





2. Install the radiator outlet pipe (1) to oil pan (2) bolt (3).
^ Tighten the outlet pipe to oil pan bolt to 26 Nm (19 ft. lbs.).

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice In Service Precautions.





3. Connect the radiator outlet hose (1) and the clamp (2) to the outlet pipe (3).
4. Lower the vehicle.





5. Install the outlet pipe to the coolant pump cover bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts (1) to 14 Nm (124 inch lbs.).

6. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.
^ Tighten the negative battery cable bolt to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).

8. Start the engine. After the engine reaches normal operating temperature, check for coolant leaks.