- Turn the ignition key to the LOCK position.
Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
- Remove the engine covers. Refer to
Engine Cover Replacement.
- Remove the radiator air intake baffle. Refer to
Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement.
- Recover the air conditioning (A/C) refrigerant. Refer to
Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
- Remove the air intake duct. Refer to
Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement.
- Depressurise the fuel system. Refer to
Fuel Pressure Relief.
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling.
- Remove the radiator outlet hose. Refer to
Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement.
- Compress the coolant bleed hose retaining clamp (4) at the outlet housing (1) end and slide 50 mm (2 in) along the coolant bleed hose (3).
- Remove the coolant bleed hose (3) from the outlet housing (1).
Note: Twist and pull the coolant recovery hose (2) to remove from the outlet housing (1).
- Disconnect the coolant recovery hose (2) from the outlet housing (1).
Note: Plug or cap the hoses and inlets when separating the cooling system components, this prevents dirt and other contaminants from entering the cooling system.
- Plug or cap the cooling system hoses and inlets
Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning in the Preface section.
Note: The inlet and outlet heater hoses (1) are retained to the heater pipes (2) by quick connect fittings. Disconnect the heater hose (1) quick connect fittings by releasing the retaining clips (3) with a
suitable tool.
- Disconnect the heater hose (1) from the heater pipe (2) in two places.
- Compress the vacuum hose retaining clamp (2) at the intake manifold vacuum port (3) and slide 50 mm (2 in) back along the vacuum hose (1).
- Disconnect the vacuum hose (1) from the intake manifold vacuum port (3) and secure away from the engine.
- Remove the engine coolant heater cord if fitted. Refer to
Coolant Heater Cord Replacement.
- Rotate the engine control module (ECM) electrical connector levers (1) up to the unlocked position.
- Disconnect ECM electrical connectors (2) from the ECM.
- Disconnect the 56 pin engine wiring harness to main wiring harness electrical connector (1).
- Disconnect the two pin engine wiring harness to main wiring harness electrical connector (2).
- Remove the under hood body electrical centre (BEC) cover (1).
- Remove the positive cable protective cover (3).
- Remove the positive cable to under hood BEC plate retaining bolt (5).
- Disconnect the positive cable (2) from the upper under hood BEC plate (4).
- Remove the under hood BEC upper plate to lower plate retaining bolts (2).
- Raise the upper under hood BEC plate (1) from the lower under hood BEC plate (3).
- Detach the protector (1) from the base of the under hood BEC connector (2).
Note: Use a suitable tool to depress the connector locking tang (2), then pull the body harness connector (1) upward and the engine connector (3) downward to separate the body harness connector (1) from the
engine connector (3).
- Separate the body harness connector (1) from the engine connector (3).
- Reposition and secure the engine wiring harness and connector (3) on the engine.
- Remove the vehicle body ground cable to cylinder head retaining bolt (3)
- Disconnect the vehicle body ground cable (1) from the cylinder head (2).
- Remove the remote positive battery post cover (1) from the remote positive battery post.
- Remove the remote positive battery post to wiring harness retaining bolt (1).
- Remove the wiring harness (2) from the remote positive battery post.
- Disconnect the A/C pressure transducer electrical connector (1).
- Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector (1).
- Remove the suction/discharge line pad to A/C compressor retaining nut (1).
- Disconnect the A/C suction/discharge line pad (1) from the A/C compressor (3).
Note: Plug or cap the A/C suction/discharge pipe ends and the compressor ports immediately to prevent contamination and absorption of moisture from the atmosphere.
- Plug or cap the A/C suction/discharge pipe (1) ends and the compressor (3) ports.
Note: The A/C sealing O-rings (2) are a single use component and will not reseal. Install NEW A/C sealing O-rings (2) whenever the A/C suction/discharge line pad (1) is removed from the A/C compressor (3).
- Remove and discard the A/C suction/discharge pipe sealing O-rings (2).
Discard the O-rings (2).
- Remove the A/C suction pipe pad to A/C suction pipe retaining nut (1).
- Disconnect the upper A/C suction pipe (1) from the lower A/C suction tube (3).
Note: Plug or cap the A/C suction pipe ends (1 and 3) immediately to prevent contamination and absorption of moisture from the atmosphere.
- Plug or cap the A/C suction pipe ends.
Note: The A/C suction pipe sealing O-ring (2) is a single use component and will not reseal. Install a NEW A/C suction pipe sealing O-ring (2) whenever the upper A/C suction pipe (1) is removed from the lower A/C
suction pipe (3).
- Remove and discard the A/C suction pipe sealing O-ring (2).
Discard the O-ring (2).
- Reposition and retain the A/C suction/discharge pipes away from the engine.
- Disconnect the fuel feed hose (1) from the fuel feed pipe (2). Refer to
Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service or
Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.
Note: Plug or cap the fuel feed pipe (2) and fuel feed hose (1) ends to prevent fuel leaks and/or contamination.
- Plug or cap the fuel feed pipe (2) and fuel feed hose (1) ends.
- Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) purge line (4) from the purge solenoid (3). Refer to
Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service or
Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.
- Plug or cap the (EVAP) purge line (4) and the purge solenoid (3) ends.
Note: The flexible hoses are not serviced separately. Therefore if the hose's require replacement, then the hose and radiator to hose cooler hose assembly must be fitted.
Note: When removal is complete plug hose openings with a clean lint free cloth to prevent foreign matter entry.
- Place a suitable container beneath the radiator and engine.
- Disconnect the transmission cooler line (2) from the flexible hose (1) at the quick connect fitting using tool. AU525.
• | Open release tool AU525 then close and clip around the hose to be disconnected. |
• | While holding the flexible hose (1) push the hose inwards with one hand, then pull back to separate from the steel hose piping (2). |
• | Repeat for the second fitting. |
- Reposition and secure the flexible hoses (1) away from the engine and subframe.
Note: It is necessary to secure the radiator and condenser assembly (2) to the front end assembly (3) as the radiator and condenser assembly is supported to the subframe.
Note: Thread zip tie A around the front end assembly and zip tie B through the radiator and condenser mount (1). Insert zip tie A into the retainer of zip tie B and insert zip tie B into the retainer of zip tie A.
- Secure radiator and condenser assembly (2) to the front end assembly (3) with large zip ties or equivalent.
Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning in the Preface section.
Danger: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the
opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the front air deflector. Refer to
Front Air Deflector Replacement.
- Remove the Engine Splash Shield. Refer to
Engine Splash Shield Replacement.
- Disconnect the radiator inlet hose. Refer to
Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement.
- Place a suitable container under the power steering cooler.
Note: The power steering cooler (3) must be plugged to prevent the entry of foreign particles into the power steering system.
- Release the power steering gear outlet hose spring clamp (2) and disconnect the power steering gear outlet hose (1) from the power steering cooler (3).
Plug the power steering cooler (3) and power steering gear outlet hose (1).
Note: The power steering cooler (3) must be plugged to prevent the entry of foreign particles into the power steering system.
- Release the power steering reservoir inlet hose spring clamp (1) and disconnect the power steering reservoir inlet hose (2) from the power steering cooler (3).
Plug the power steering cooler (3) and power steering
reservoir inlet hose (2).
- Disconnect the oil level/temperature sensor electrical connector (1).
- Remove the exhaust system. Refer to
Exhaust System Replacement or
Exhaust System Replacement.
- Remove the centre exhaust heat shield. Refer to
Exhaust Heat Shield Replacement - Center.
- Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to
Propeller Shaft Replacement.
- Remove the shift selector linkage rod to shift selector shaft retaining nut (3).
- Remove the shift selector linkage rod (1) from the shift selector shaft (2).
- Remove the starter motor. Refer to
Starter Motor Replacement.
- Partially lower the vehicle.
- Remove the front wheels. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Detach the front brake hose (1) from the strut mounted brake hose retaining bracket (2). Repeat for opposite side.
Note: Bolts with micro-encapsulated thread sealant must be discarded after removal.
Note: Make sure all the bolt holes are thoroughly cleaned and all micro-encapsulated thread sealant is removed.
- Remove the front brake caliper anchor plate to knuckle retaining bolts (1). Repeat for opposite side.
Important: DO NOT disconnect the hydraulic brake flexible hose from the brake caliper otherwise complete bleeding of the braking system will be necessary.
- Remove the front brake caliper (2) from the front steering knuckle (3). Repeat for opposite side.
Caution: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper
in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.
- Support the front brake caliper (1) with heavy mechanic's wire, or equivalent (2). Repeat for opposite side.
- Install two wheel nuts (4) to retain the front brake disc (3) to the hub (5). Repeat for opposite side.
- Disconnect the front wheel speed sensor jumper harness electrical connector (1) and secure away from the subframe and suspension components. Repeat for opposite side.
Note: The front wheels of the vehicle must be maintained in the straight ahead position and the steering column must be in the LOCK position before disconnecting the steering column or intermediate shaft. If these procedures are not
followed incorrect alignment of some components during installation will result and damage to the SIR coil assembly will occur.
Note: Observing the orientation of the intermediate steering shaft (1) with reference to the pinion shaft (3) will minimize the potential of incorrect steering column assembly alignment.
- Mark the intermediate steering shaft (1) in relation to the pinion shaft (3).
- Remove the intermediate steering shaft to pinion shaft retaining bolt (2).
Important: Bolts with micro-encapsulated thread sealant must be discarded after removal.
Important: Make sure the bolt hole is thoroughly cleaned and all micro-encapsulated thread sealant is removed.
- Disconnect the intermediate shaft (2) from the pinion shaft (3).
- Lower the vehicle.
Note: The strut assembly (1) must be secured to the subframe (3) to prevent damage to the front wheelhouse liner, fenders and suspension components.
- Retain the front strut assembly (1) to the front subframe (3) using heavy mechanics wire or equivalent (2). Repeat for opposite side.
- Remove the stud dust cover (1) from the strut assembly to front wheelhouse retaining nut (2).
Note: The strut assembly (4) must be supported from underneath before the strut assembly to front wheelhouse retaining nut (2) is removed.
- Remove the strut assembly to front wheelhouse retaining nut (2) while holding the strut piston shaft (4) with a suitable tool.
Discard the nut.
- Remove the strut assembly to front wheelhouse retaining plate (3).
- Position a suitable powertrain and/or engine lift table below the frame, engine and transmission.
- Raise the lift table and/or lower the vehicle to support the frame, engine and transmission.
- Remove the transmission support to body retaining bolts (1).
- Remove the subframe reinforcement plate to subframe retaining bolts (2).
- Remove the subframe reinforcement plate (3) from the subframe (1).
- Remove the subframe to body rear retaining bolts (1).
Note: Only right side depicted in graphic, left side similar.
- Remove the subframe to body front retaining bolt (1). Repeat for opposite side.
Note: Only right side depicted in graphic, left side similar.
- Remove the subframe to body retaining bolt (1). Repeat for opposite side.
Note: Make sure that all the hoses, wires, pipes and front struts clear the vehicle during the removal process.
- With the aid of an assistant, lower the table and/or raise the vehicle to remove the engine, transmission, front suspension and subframe assembly from the vehicle.
- Remove the engine and transmission wiring harness and related components. Refer to
Engine Wiring Harness Assembly Removal.
- Remove the transmission cooler line clamp to alternator mounting bracket retaining nut (1).
- Remove the transmission cooler line clamp (3) and transmission cooler lines (2) from the alternator mounting bracket (4).
- Position the
EN 46114 (2) on the engine (1).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the
J 41798 to the cylinder head retaining bolts (3) and tighten to
50 N·m (36 lb ft).
- Connect a suitable lifting crane to the engine lift brackets and raise the suitable lifting crane to support the engine.
- Position a second powertrain lift table below the transmission.
- Remove the transmission. Refer to
Transmission Replacement.
- Remove the engine flywheel. Refer to
Engine Flywheel Removal.
- Remove the catalytic converters. Refer to
Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side and
Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side.
- Remove the drive belt. Refer to
Drive Belt Replacement.
Note: The locking tang on the power steering reservoir bracket (2) must be released before removing the power steering reservoir (1). Release the locking tang on the power steering reservoir bracket (2) with a suitable
tool.
- Separate power steering fluid reservoir (1) from the power steering fluid reservoir bracket (2).
Note: DO NOT disconnect the power steering pipes/hoses.
Note: Bolts with micro-encapsulated thread sealant must be discarded after removal.
Note: Make sure all the bolt holes are thoroughly cleaned and all micro-encapsulated thread sealant is removed.
- Remove the power steering pump to power steering pump bracket retaining bolts (3).
- Remove the power steering pump (1) from the power steering pump bracket (2) position the power steering pump aside.
- Remove the A/C compressor. Refer to
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement.
- Remove the A/C compressor mounting bracket. Refer to
Compressor Mounting Bracket Replacement.
- Remove the alternator. Refer to
Generator Replacement.
- Attach a suitable lifting chain and hooks to the
EN 46114 .
- Using a suitable lifting crane, raise the engine to clear the engine mount stud.
- Remove the engine mount brackets with the engine mounts. Refer to
Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Left Side and
Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Right Side.
- Remove the engine from the subframe
If required mount the engine on a suitable engine stand.
- Remove the alternator bracket. Refer to
Generator Bracket Replacement.
- Use a floor crane in order to install the engine to the frame.
- Install the engine mount brackets with the engine mounts. Refer to
Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Left Side and
Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Right Side.
- Raise the floor crane to partially support the engine
- Install the alternator bracket. Refer to
Generator Bracket Replacement.
- Install the alternator. Refer to
Generator Replacement.
- Install the A/C compressor mounting bracket. Refer to
Compressor Mounting Bracket Replacement.
- Install the A/C compressor. Refer to
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement.
- Install the power steering pump (1) to the power steering pump bracket (2).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the NEW power steering pump to the power steering pump bracket retaining bolts (3) and tighten to
27 N·m (22 lb ft).
Note: Make sure the power steering reservoir (2) and the power steering reservoir bracket locking tang (1) are engaged to avoid an induced rattle condition.
- Install the power steering fluid reservoir to the power steering fluid reservoir bracket.
- Install the drive belt. Refer to
Drive Belt Replacement.
- Install the catalytic converters. Refer to
Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side and
Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side.
- Install the flywheel. Refer to
Engine Flywheel Removal.
- Install the transmission. Refer to
Transmission Replacement in Automatic Transmission -- 5L40-E/5L50-E.
- Install the transmission cooler line clamp (3) and transmission cooler lines (2) to the alternator mounting bracket (4).
- Install the transmission cooler line clamp to the alternator mounting bracket retaining nut (1) and tighten to
22 N·m (16 lb ft).
- Install the engine and transmission wiring harness and related components. Refer to
Engine Wiring Harness Assembly Removal.
- Remove the
EN 46114 (2) on the engine (1).
Note: Make sure that all the hoses, wires, pipes and shock modules clear the vehicle during the installation process.
- With the aid of an assistant, raise the table and/or lower the vehicle to install the engine, transmission, front suspension and subframe assembly to the vehicle.
- Install the transmission support to the body retaining bolts (1) and tighten to
58 N·m (43 lb ft).
- Install the subframe to the body retaining bolts (1) and tighten to
160 N·m (118 lb ft).
- Install the subframe to the body front retaining bolts (1) and tighten to
160 N·m (118 lb ft).
- Install the subframe to the body rear retaining bolts (1) and tighten to
240 N·m (177 lb ft).
- Install the subframe reinforcement plate (3) to the subframe (1).
- Install the subframe reinforcement plate to the subframe retaining bolts (2) and tighten to
17 N·m (13 lb ft)..
- Lower the lift table and/or raise the vehicle to remove the support from the frame, engine and transmission.
- Remove the powertrain and/or engine lift table from the frame, engine and transmission.
- Partially lower the vehicle.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Note: The strut assembly retaining nut (1) must be checked for correct torque before installing the strut assembly into the vehicle. The strut assembly retaining nut torque must be 75 N·m (55 lb ft).
- Check the torque of the strut assembly retaining nut (1), correct if necessary.
- Install the strut assembly (3) to the vehicle (4).
- Install the strut assembly to the body retaining plate (1).
- Install the NEW strut assembly to the body retaining nut (2) and tighten to
55 N·m (40 lb ft).
- Install the dust cover (1) to the strut assembly to body retaining nut (2).
- Partially raise the vehicle.
- Remove the heavy mechanics wire or equivalent (2) retaining the strut assembly (1) to the subframe (3).
Note: The intermediate steering shaft and pinion shaft splines must be installed in the position recorded during removal and aligned with the marks previously made.
- Connect the intermediate steering shaft (1) to the pinion shaft (3).
- Install the NEW intermediate steering shaft to the pinion shaft retaining bolt (2) and tighten to
25 N·m (18 lb ft).
- Connect the wheel speed sensor jumper harness electrical connector (1).
- Remove the heavy mechanic's wire, or equivalent support (2) from the brake caliper (1).
- Remove the wheel nuts (4) retaining the brake disc (3) to the hub (5).
Caution: Make sure the brake hose is not twisted or kinked after installation. Damage to the hose could result.
- Install the brake caliper assembly (2) to the steering knuckle (3).
- Install the NEW brake caliper anchor plate to the knuckle retaining bolts (1) and tighten to
60 N·m +120° (44 lb in +120°).
Caution: Make sure the brake hose is not twisted or kinked after installation. Damage to the hose could result.
- Attach the brake hose (1) to the strut mounted brake hose retaining bracket (2).
- Install the front wheels. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Install the shift selector linkage rod (1) to the shift selector shaft (2).
- Install the shift selector linkage rod using the shift selector shaft retaining nut (3) and tighten to
9 N·m (80 lb in).
- Install the starter motor. Refer to
Starter Motor Replacement.
- Install the propeller shaft. Refer to
Propeller Shaft Replacement.
- Install the centre exhaust heat shield. Refer to
Exhaust Heat Shield Replacement - Center.
- Install the Exhaust system. Refer to
Exhaust System Replacement.
- Connect the low oil level sensor electrical connector (1).
- Remove the plug from the power steering cooler (3) and power steering reservoir inlet hose (2).
- Connect the power steering reservoir inlet hose (2) to the power steering cooler (3).
- Install the power steering reservoir inlet hose spring clamp (1) to its original location
- Remove the plug from the power steering cooler (3) and power steering reservoir inlet hose (1).
- Connect the power steering reservoir inlet hose (1) to the power steering cooler (3).
- Install the power steering reservoir inlet hose spring clamp (2) to its original location
- Install the engine splash shield. Refer to
Engine Splash Shield Replacement.
- Install the front air deflector. Refer to
Front Air Deflector Replacement.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the zip ties (2) or equivalent securing the radiator and condenser assembly (3) to the front end assembly (1).
Note: The
AU-525 is not required for installation.
- Remove the clean lint free cloth at the transmission cooler lines (2) and the flexible hoses (1).
Note: The flexible hoses are not serviced separately. Therefore if the hose's require replacement, then the hose and radiator to hose cooler hose assembly must be fitted.
- Align both flexible hose's with both steel cooler lines.
Note: Listen for an audible click to confirm fitting.
- Hold the cooler line (2) and connect the flexible hose (1) by pushing together. Repeat procedure for other hose.
Note: When adding or changing transmission fluid use only recommended automatic transmission fluid.
- Check and top up transmission fluid level if required.
- Remove the plug or cap at the fuel feed hose (1) and fuel feed pipe (2) ends.
- Connect the fuel feed hose (1) to the fuel feed pipe (2). Refer to
Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service or
Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.
- Remove the plug or cap at the EVAP purge line (4) and the purge solenoid (3) ends.
- Connect the EVAP purge line (4) to the purge solenoid (3). Refer to
Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service or
Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.
Note: DO NOT coat the new sealing washer with oil. They must be fitted dry. The use of mineral oil will render the washer useless, as the washer WILL swell causing refrigerant to leak out.
- Install a NEW sealing washer (3) to suction pipe joint.
- Position the upper suction pipe (1) to the lower suction pipe (2).
- Install the A/C suction pipe pad to the A/C suction pipe retaining nut (1) and tighten to
22 N·m(16 lb ft).
- Remove the plug or cap at the A/C suction/discharge pipe (1) ends and the compressor (2) ports.
Note: The A/C sealing O-rings must be fitted dry. DO NOT lubricate the A/C sealing O-rings.
- Fit the NEW A/C suction/discharge pipe sealing O-ring (2) to the suction pipe.
- Connect the A/C suction/discharge line pad (1) to the A/C compressor (2).
- Install the suction/discharge line pad to A/C compressor retaining nut (1).
- Connect the A/C compressor electrical connector (1).
- Connect the A/C pressure transducer electrical connector (1).
- Install the wiring harness (2).
- Install the remote battery positive post to the wiring harness retaining bolt (1) and tighten to
15 N·m (11 lb ft).
Note: Make sure the clips on the remote battery positive post cover (1) are engaged to avoid an induced rattle condition.
- Install the remote battery positive post cover (1).
- Connect the vehicle body ground cable (1) to the cylinder head (2).
- Install the vehicle body ground cable to the cylinder head retaining bolt (3) and tighten to
10 N·m(89 lb in)
Note: Listen for a audible click from the locking tang (2) to confirm fitting.
- Slide the engine connector (3) into the body harness connector (1) to join.
- Attach the protector (1) to the base of the under hood BEC connector (2).
- Install the upper under hood BEC plate (1) to the lower under hood BEC plate (3).
Note: The under hood BEC upper plate to lower plate retaining bolts (2) DO NOT have a torque specification. Listen for an audible clicking sound whilst tightening the under hood BEC upper plate to lower plate retaining bolts (2)
to confirm correct fitting.
- Install the under hood BEC upper plate to lower plate retaining bolts (2).
- Connect the positive cable (2) to the upper under hood BEC plate (4).
- Install the positive cable to the under hood BEC plate retaining bolt (5) and tighten to
10 N·m(89 lb ft).
- Install the positive cable protective cover (3).
- Install the under hood body electrical centre (BEC) lid (1).
- Connect the 56 pin engine wiring harness to main wiring harness electrical connector (1).
- Connect the 2 pin engine wiring harness to main wiring harness electrical connector (2).
- Connect ECM electrical connectors (2).
- Rotate the engine control module (ECM) electrical connector levers (1) to the locked position.
- Install the engine coolant heater cord if fitted. Refer to
Coolant Heater Cord Replacement.
- Connect the vacuum hose (1) to the intake manifold vacuum port (3).
- Compress the vacuum hose retaining clamp (2) and slide along the vacuum hose (1) to the correct location to secure the vacuum hose (1) to the intake manifold vacuum port (3).
Caution: Refer to Installing Hoses without Twists or Bends Caution in the Preface section.
Note: Listen for a audible click to confirm fitting in two places
- Attach the heater hose (1) quick connect fitting (3) by pushing the hose onto the heater pipe (2).
- Remove the plug or cap at the cooling system hoses and inlets
- Install the coolant bleed hose (3) to the outlet housing (1).
- Compress the coolant bleed hose retaining clamp (4) and position back to its original location on the coolant bleed hose (3).
- Connect the coolant recovery hose (2) from the outlet housing (1).
- Install the radiator outlet hose. Refer to
Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement.
- Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
- Refill the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling.
- Install the air intake duct. Refer to
Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement.
- Recharge the air conditioning (A/C) system. Refer to
Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
- Install the radiator air intake baffle. Refer to
Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement.
- Install the engine covers. Refer to
Engine Cover Replacement.
- Disable the ignition system.
- Crank the engine several times. Listen for any unusual noises or evidence that parts are binding.
- Enable the ignition system.
- Start the engine and listen for unusual noises.
- Check the vehicle oil pressure gauge and confirm that the engine has acceptable oil pressure.
If necessary, install an oil pressure gauge and measure the engine oil pressure.
- Run the engine speed at about 1,000 RPM until the engine has reached normal operating temperature.
- Listen for sticking stationary hydraulic lash adjuster, (SHLAs) (valve lifters) and other unusual noises.
- Inspect for fuel, oil, and/or other coolant leaks while the engine is running.