Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Installation Procedure
- With all 8 crossover retaining bolts inserted, slide the upper and lower water housing crossover gaskets onto the bolts.
Important: Care should be taken when installing the water housing bolts, so that the gaskets are in the correct position.
- Place the water housing crossover in position and hand start the bolts to hold the crossover in place.CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
- Tighten the water housing crossover bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the water housing crossover bolts to 25 N.m (18 ft lbs).
- Connect the heater hose to the water housing crossover.
- Connect the cable harness clip to the water housing crossover.
- Install the 2 bolts (3) attaching the water pump belt tensioner (1) to the water crossover.
Tighten
Tighten the water pump belt tensioner bolts (3) to 10 N.m (89 in lbs).
- Install the water pump. Refer to Water Pump Replacement (LX5) or Water Pump Replacement (L47) .
- Connect the outlet radiator hose to the thermostat housing.
- Position the J 38185 (2) to the clamp in order to connect the inlet radiator hose (1) to the water housing crossover.
- Install the MAP sensor.
- Connect the electrical connector to the MAP sensor.
- Install the EGR valve. Refer to EGR VALVE
.
Important: The EGR valve inlet pipe incorporates a crush seal connection at the water crossover. The EGR valve inlet pipe must be replaced if disconnected from the water crossover.
- Hand start the NEW EGR inlet pipe nut (1) to the front exhaust manifold pipe to prevent crossthreading.
Tighten
Tighten the EGR inlet pipe nut to 60 N.m (44 ft lbs).
- Connect the EGR inlet pipe flange (3) to the water crossover.
- Install the EGR inlet pipe-to-water crossover flange bolt (2).
Tighten
Tighten the EGR inlet pipe bolt to 25 N.m (18 ft lbs).
- Install the EVAP emission canister purge valve. Refer to EVAP CANISTER PURGE SOLENOID .
- Position the rear lift bracket to the water crossover.
- Install the rear lift bracket bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the rear lift bracket bolt to 24 N.m (18 ft lbs).
- Install the surge tank inlet fitting.
Tighten
Tighten the surge tank inlet fitting to 47 N.m (35 ft lbs).
- Connect the surge tank inlet hose to the fitting.
- Connect the fuel rail bracket retaining nut to the rear lift bracket.
Tighten
Tighten the fuel rail bracket retaining nut to 4 N.m (35 in lbs).
- Connect the secondary AIR solenoid vacuum tube (2) to the housing crossover.
- Connect the fuel regulator vacuum tube (1).
- Connect the brake booster vacuum tube.
- Install the throttle body. Refer to THROTTLE BODY .
- Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to FUEL INJECTOR SIGHT SHIELD REPLACEMENT .
- Install the air cleaner assembly. .
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.