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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 1997 🢒 Catera 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Cooling 🢒 Engine Coolant Inlet Pipe Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Drain the engine coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  2. Remove the transmission. Refer to Transmission Assembly in Transmission/Transaxle.

    3. Object Number: 142129 Size: MH
  3. Remove the following intake pipe components:
    4. • The heater core bypass hose
    • The intake pipe hose (1)
    • The radiator outlet hose (2)
    • The support bolt (3)
    • The bolts (5)
  4. Slide the coolant intake pipe (4) rearward under the front of the cowl in order to remove.
  5. Remove the intake pipe seal (6).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 142129 Size: MH
  1. Install the intake pipe seal (6).
  2. Slide the coolant intake pipe (4) under the front of the cowl and forward into the proper mounting position.
  3. Install the following intake pipe components:
    4. • The coolant intake pipe bolts (5).

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

    Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

    • The support bolt (3).

    Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

    • The radiator outlet hose (2)
    • The intake pipe hose (1)
    • The heater core bypass hose
  4. Install the transmission. Refer to Transmission Assembly in Transmission/Transaxle.
  5. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .