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Engine Coolant Outlet Pipe Replacement RPO LY7

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1644376  Size: SH
  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  2. Reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp at the coolant outlet pipe.
  3. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the coolant outlet pipe.

  4. Object Number: 1644378  Size: SH
  5. Remove the coolant outlet pipe bolts.
  6. Remove the coolant outlet pipe.
  7. Remove and discard the coolant outlet pipe O-ring seal.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1644378  Size: SH
  1. Install a NEW coolant outlet pipe O-ring seal onto the outlet pipe.
  2. Install the coolant outlet pipe.
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the coolant outlet pipe bolts.
  5. Tighten

        • Tighten the outlet pipe to thermostat housing bolt to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).
        • Tighten the outlet pipe to engine block bolt to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

    Object Number: 1644376  Size: SH
  6. Install the radiator outlet hose to the coolant outlet pipe.
  7. Position the radiator outlet hose clamp at the coolant outlet pipe.
  8. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .