Coolant Line/Hose: Service and Repair

Water Pump Inlet Tube

REMOVAL
1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Remove radiator upper hose to access the hose connections at the inlet tube.

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3. Remove radiator lower and heater hoses from the inlet tube.
4. Remove the two fasteners that hold the inlet tube to the block.
5. Rotate tube while removing the tube from the engine block.

INSTALLATION
1. Inspect the O-ring for damage before installing the tube into the cylinder block.
2. Lube O-ring with coolant and install inlet tube into the cylinder block opening.
3. Install the two inlet tube fasteners and tighten to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.).
4. Connect the radiator lower hose and heater hose to inlet tube.
5. Install the radiator upper hose.
6. Fill the cooling system.