Coolant Line/Hose: Service and Repair

Coolant Inlet Pipe - 3.5L





NOTE: LH cylinder head, upper and lower intake manifold removed for clarity.











Removal

1. Remove the thermostat housing. For additional information, refer to Thermostat Housing Service and Repair.

2. NOTE: The cylinder heads are removed for clarity.

Remove the coolant tube.

- Remove and discard the O-ring seals.





Installation

1. NOTICE: Genuine Mazda(R) Extended Life Coolant and Motorcraft(R) Specialty Green Engine Coolant are very sensitive to light. Do NOT allow these products to be exposed to ANY LIGHT for more than a day or two. Extended light exposure causes these products to degrade.

NOTE: Apply clean engine coolant to the O-ring seals prior to installation.

NOTE: The cylinder heads are removed for clarity.

Using new O-ring seals, install the coolant tube.





2. Install the thermostat housing. For additional information, refer to Thermostat Housing Service and Repair.