Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Lift and support the intake manifold. Refer to
Intake Manifold Replacement
in Engine Mechanical - 3.0L.
- Drain the engine coolant. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
.
- Disconnect the electrical connector at the coolant bridge.
- Disconnect the coolant hoses at the coolant bridge.
- Remove the coolant bridge bolts.
- Remove the coolant bridge.
- Remove all 4 seals at the coolant bridge.
Installation Procedure
- Clean and dry the area before installing new seals.
- Install the lower seals into position.
- Install the coolant bridge.
- Install the upper seals into position.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the coolant bridge bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the coolant bridge bolt to 30 N·m
(22 lb ft).
- Connect the electrical connector at the coolant bridge.
- Connect the coolant hoses at the coolant bridge.
- Install the intake manifold. Refer to
Intake Manifold Replacement
in Engine Mechanical - 3.0L.
- Connect the negative battery cable.
Tighten
Tighten the battery terminal bolt to 17 N·m
(13 lb ft).
- Fill the coolant. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
.