Cooling System Air Bleeder Pipe / Hose: Service and Repair

Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure





Important: Removal of the intake manifold is NOT required to service the coolant air bleed pipe, but is required to service the coolant air bleed pipe covers and/or gaskets.

1. Remove the intake manifold, if required.
2. Remove the coolant air bleed hose from the throttle body, if required.
3. Remove the coolant air bleed pipe studs (1)
4. Remove the coolant air bleed pipe (2) with gaskets (3).





5. Remove the coolant air bleed pipe cover bolts (1), if required.
6. Remove the coolant air bleed pipe covers (2) with gaskets (3), if required.





7. Remove the gaskets from the coolant air bleed pipe and covers. Discard the gaskets.





8. Remove the coolant air bleed hose (2) from the pipe (1).
9. Clean and inspect the coolant air bleed pipe.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the coolant air bleed hose (2) onto the pipe (1).





Important: Install the gaskets properly onto the pipe and covers. Position the O-ring seal onto the nipple portion of the pipe.

2. Install the gaskets onto the coolant air bleed pipe and covers, if required.





3. install the coolant air bleed pipe covers (2) with gaskets (3), if required.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the coolant air bleed pipe cover bolts (1).
^ Tighten the coolant air bleed pipe cover bolts to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).





5. Install the coolant air bleed pipe (2) with gaskets (3).
6. Install the coolant air bleed pipe studs (1).
^ Tighten the coolant air bleed studs to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).
7. Install the coolant air bleed hose to the throttle body, if required.
8. Install the intake manifold. if required.