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Water Outlet Tube Replacement 6.6L Engine

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 813243  Size: SH
  1. Loosen the outlet duct clamp at the upper intake manifold cover.
  2. Remove the upper intake manifold cover from the outlet duct.
  3. Remove the upper intake manifold cover.
  4. Drain the engine coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .

  5. Object Number: 674532  Size: SH
  6. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the water outlet tube.

  7. Object Number: 699749  Size: SH
  8. Remove the bolt and wiring harness bracket at the thermostat housing.

  9. Object Number: 668427  Size: SH
  10. Disconnect the turbocharger coolant hose from the turbocharger bypass valve.

  11. Object Number: 687052  Size: SH
  12. Remove the turbocharger bypass valve and sealing washer from the water outlet tube.

  13. Object Number: 699329  Size: SH
  14. Remove the 2 bolts retaining the water outlet tube to the left valve rocker arm cover.
  15. Remove the bolt retaining the water outlet tube to the thermostat housing.
  16. Remove the water outlet tube.
  17. Remove and discard the O-ring seal.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 699329  Size: SH
  1. Install a new O-ring seal on the water outlet tube.
  2. Lightly lubricate the O-ring seal with coolant.
  3. Install the water outlet tube.
  4. 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.

  5. Install the bolt retaining the water outlet tube to the thermostat housing.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the water outlet tube to thermostat housing bolt to 21 N·m (15 lb ft).

  7. Install the 2 bolts retaining the water outlet tube to the valve rocker arm cover.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the water outlet tube to valve rocker arm cover bolts to 21 N·m (15 lb ft).


    Object Number: 687052  Size: SH
  9. Install the turbocharger bypass valve and sealing washer to the water outlet tube.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the turbocharger bypass valve to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).


    Object Number: 668427  Size: SH
  11. Connect the turbocharger coolant hose to the turbocharger bypass valve.

  12. Object Number: 699749  Size: SH
  13. Install the bolt and wiring harness bracket to the thermostat housing.
  14. Tighten
    Tighten the wiring harness bracket bolt to 8 N·m (71 lb in).


    Object Number: 674532  Size: SH
  15. Install the radiator inlet hose to the water outlet tube.
  16. Fill the engine coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .

  17. Object Number: 813243  Size: SH
  18. Install the upper intake manifold cover.
  19. Install the upper intake manifold cover to the outlet duct.
  20. Tighten the outlet duct clamp at the upper intake manifold cover.
  21. Tighten
    Tighten the clamp to 6 N·m (53 lb in).