Pipe Assembly: Installation

Temporarily tighten the two bolts fixing pipe C and D. (bolt A)
NOTE: Visually check that the hose between tank and pipe D is free from bending or twisting.

Fig 1: Tightening Bolts Fixing Pipe C & D
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1. Connect the pipe D to oil tank.
2. Using a new gasket, connect the pipe C to oil pump.
  1. Tightening torque: 39 N.m (4.0 kgf-m, 28.9 ft-lb)
3. Tighten the two bolts fixing pipe C and D. (bolt A)
  1. Tightening torque: 13 N.m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.4 ft-lb)
Temporarily connect the pipe C and D to gear box.

Fig 2: Connecting Pipe C & D To Gear Box
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Temporarily install the clamp E on pipes C and D.
NOTE: Ensure the letter "8" on each clamp are diagonally opposite each other as shown in the figure.

Fig 3: Installing Clamp E On Pipes C & D
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Tighten the clamp E firmly.
1. Tightening torque: 7.4 N.m (0.75 kgf-m, 5.4 ft-lb)
Tighten the joint nut.
1. Tightening torque: 15 N.m (1.5 kgf-m, 10.8 ft-lb)
Connect the pipes A and B to four pipe joints of gearbox. Connect the upper pipe B first, and lower pipe A second.
1. Tightening torque: 13 N.m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.4 ft-lb)
Fig 4: Connecting Pipes A & B To Four Pipe Joints Of Gearbox
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Install the jack-up plate.
Install the air intake duct, air cleaner upper cover and air intake boot. Refer to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct.
Connect the battery ground cable to battery.
Feed the specified fluid.
CAUTION: Never start the engine before feeding the fluid; otherwise vane pump might be seized up.

Fig 5: Feeding Specified Fluid
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Finally check clearance between pipes and/or hoses, as shown above.
1. Pipe-to-crossmember clearance: 10 mm (0.39 in) or more.
If cruise control actuator-to-power steering hose clearance is less than 10 mm (0.39 in), move the portion (A) secured by clamp to other portion, or bend portion (B) to adjust.