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Coolant Outlet Pipe, Front




Coolant Outlet Pipe - 2.3L, Front





Removal and Installation









1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding - 2.3L Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding.

2. Disconnect the radiator upper hose from the front coolant outlet pipe.

3. Disconnect the engine coolant vent hose from the front coolant outlet pipe.

4. Disconnect the heater hose from the front coolant outlet pipe.

5. Remove the oil indicator tube-to-front coolant outlet pipe bolt.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

6. Remove the 2 bolts and remove the front coolant outlet pipe.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

7. NOTE: Inspect the 2 O-ring seals. Install new O-ring seals if necessary.

NOTE: Lubricate the 2 O-ring seals with clean engine coolant.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.