Oil Hose Installation Note

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Oil Hose Installation Note
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  1. Apply compressed air to cooler-side opening, and blow any remaining grime and foreign material from the cooler pipes. Compressed air should be applied for no less than one minuteΒ  .
    Fig 1: Cleaning Oil Hose
    G01052870Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Align the marks, and slide the oil hose onto the oil pipe until it is fully seated as shown.
    Fig 2: Aligning Oil Hose & Oil Pipe Marks
    G01052871Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the hose clamp onto the hose. If reusing the hose, install the new hose clamp exactly on the mark left by the previous hose clamp.
  4. Verify that the hose clamp does not interfere with any other components.
    Fig 3: Installing Hose Clamp Onto Hose
    G01052872Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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