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Left Side





LEFT SIDE KNOCK SENSOR





1. Install the left knock sensor (2). Tighten bolt (1) 20 Nm (177 in. lbs.).





2. Clean the gasket surfaces and install a new gasket (1) and inspect the O-ring.
3. Position the coolant manifold to the engine and install bolts finger tight.





4. Connect the coolant hose (1) to the oil cooler.





5. Tighten the lower cooling manifold bolts (1) to 20 Nm (177 in. lbs.).





6. Install the two bolt securing the thermostat housing to engine block and tighten bolts to 9 Nm (80 in. lbs.).
7. Connect the coolant temperature sensor harness connector (1).





8. Connect the oil jet control valve harness connector.





9. Tighten the three upper bolts (2) to 9 Nm (80 in. lbs.).
10. Connect the coolant temp sensor (1) harness connector.





11. Install the wire harness support bracket. Tighten bolt to 9 Nm (80 in. lbs.).





12. Position the wire harness and push down to lock tabs.





13. Install the mixing chamber support bracket (2). Tighten bolts (1) to 9 Nm (80 in. lbs.).





14. Install the accessory drive belt tensioner.
- Tighten bolts (1) to 20 Nm (177 in. lbs.).
- Tighten bolt (3) to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).

15. Install the serpentine belt.
16. Install the mixing chamber Intake Manifold - Installation.