Cooling System Air Bleeder Pipe / Hose: Service and Repair

Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Assembly Replacement (LY7) (3.6L)

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement .
2. Remove the surge tank inlet hose. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose/Pipe Replacement (LAT) Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose/Pipe Replacement (LE5) Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose/Pipe Replacement (LY7) (Service and Repair)Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose/Pipe Replacement (LZ4) (Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the fuel feed pipe line nut (2).
4. Remove the fuel feed line clip from the stud and reposition the fuel feed line.




5. Remove the coolant air bleed hose/pipe bolt (3) from the upper intake manifold.
6. Reposition the coolant air bleed hose clamp (2) at the water outlet.
7. Remove the coolant air bleed hose from the water outlet.
8. Remove the coolant air bleed hose/pipe from the engine.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the coolant air bleed hose/pipe to the engine.
2. Install the coolant air bleed hose to the water outlet.
3. Position the coolant air bleed hose clamp (2) at the water outlet.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

4. Install the coolant air bleed hose/pipe bolt (3) to the upper intake manifold.

Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).





5. Position the fuel feed line and install the fuel feed line clip to the stud.
6. Install the fuel feed pipe line nut (2).

Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

7. Install the surge tank inlet hose. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose/Pipe Replacement (LAT) Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose/Pipe Replacement (LE5) Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose/Pipe Replacement (LY7) (Service and Repair)Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose/Pipe Replacement (LZ4) (Service and Repair) .
8. Install the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement .