Pipe Assembly: Installation

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Temporarily tighten the hose bracket bolt.

Fig 1: Identifying Hose Bracket
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Install the plastic clip to the pressure hose and suction hose.
CAUTION: Align the installation position of the plastic clip with the protector edge of the suction hose.
- Non-turbo model
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Pressure Hose And Suction Hose - Non-Turbo Model
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- Turbo model
Fig 3: Identifying Pressure Hose And Suction Hose - Turbo Model
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Connect the suction hose and return hose to the reservoir tank.
CAUTION: Firmly insert the plastic clip of return hose to the bracket.

Fig 4: Connecting Suction Hose And Return Hose To Reservoir Tank
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Connect the suction hose and pressure hose to the oil pump. Tighten the eye bolt of pressure hose.
Tightening torque:

40 N.m (4.1 kgf-m, 29.5 ft-lb)
- Non-turbo model
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Suction Hose And Pressure Hose - Non-Turbo Model
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- Turbo model
Fig 6: Identifying Suction Hose And Pressure Hose - Turbo Model
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Temporarily connect pressure hose and pipe C, and the return hose and pipe D. Temporarily tighten the bolt of clamp E.

Fig 7: Identifying Pressure Hose And Return Hose
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Tighten clamp E.
Tightening torque:

7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.53 ft-lb)
Tighten the pressure hose and pipe C, and the return hose and pipe D.
Tightening torque:

15 N.m (1.5 kgf-m, 10.8 ft-lb)
Connect pipes A and B to the four pipe joints of the gearbox.
Tightening torque:

Refer to "COMPONENT" of "GENERAL DESCRIPTION". <Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM , COMPONENT, General Description. >

Fig 8: Locating Pipes A And B
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Install the front crossmember support plate and jack-up plate.
Lower the vehicle.
Tighten the bolts which hold the hose bracket.
Tightening torque:

10 N.m (1.02 kgf-m, 7.4 ft-lb)

Fig 9: Identifying Front Crossmember Support Plate And Jack-Up Plate
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Install the air intake duct.
Connect the ground cable to battery.
Fill with the specified fluid.
CAUTION: Never start the engine before filling with fluid; otherwise the vane pump may become seized.
Finally, check the clearance between pipes or hoses as shown in the figure indicated in "General Diagnostic Table". <Ref. to INSPECTION OF CLEARANCE , INSPECTION, General Diagnostic Table. >