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Coolant Outlet: Service and Repair




Water Outlet Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) (Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716))Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) (Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill)).
2. For the LLT engine, remove the throttle body. Refer to Throttle Body Assembly Replacement (Removal and Replacement).
3. Remove the radiator hose from the water outlet. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LLT) (Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement).




4. Remove the water outlet housing bolts.
5. Remove the water outlet.
6. Remove and discard the water outlet seals.
7. Clean the water outlet housing sealing surfaces.

Installation Procedure




1. Install NEW water outlet housing seals.
2. Install the water outlet.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the water outlet bolts and tighten to 10 Nm(89 lb in)..
4. Install the radiator hose to the water outlet. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LLT) (Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement).
5. For the LLT engine, install the throttle body. Refer to Throttle Body Assembly Replacement (Removal and Replacement).
6. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) (Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716))Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) (Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill)).

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