Coolant Line/Hose: Service and Repair

COOLANT INLET PIPE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 3.0L









1. Drain the cooling system. See Removal and Replacement.

2. Remove the Throttle Body (TB). See - Service and Repair.

3. Remove the 2 coolant inlet pipe housing bolts.

- To install, tighten to 10 Nm {1.0 kgf-m, 89 in-lbf}.

4. Loosen the clamp and disconnect the coolant inlet pipe from the coolant inlet pipe hose.

5. Remove and inspect the O-ring seal. Install a new seal if necessary.

6.

CAUTION:Early build vehicle cooling systems are filled with Mazda Premium Gold Engine Coolant. Late build vehicle cooling systems are filled with Mazda Specialty Orange Engine Coolant. Do not mix coolant types. Mixing coolant types degrades the corrosion protection of the coolant. Failure to follow these instructions may damage the engine or cooling system.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.

- Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean engine coolant.

7. Fill and bleed the cooling system. See Removal and Replacement.