STS RWD V8-4.6L (2007)
7. Remove the bolts (1, 2) securing the water outlet housing to the cylinder heads.
8. Remove the water outlet housing from the vehicle.
9. Discard the water outlet housing gaskets.
10. Clean and inspect the water outlet housing.
11. Remove the following components from the water outlet housing if replacement is necessary:
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The intake manifold inlet duct and clamp
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The surge tank inlet hose fitting
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The heater inlet hose fitting
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The evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge solenoid valve
Installation Procedure
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.
1. Install the following components to the water outlet housing if previously removed:
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The intake manifold inlet duct and clamp
Tighten the manifold inlet duct clamp to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
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The surge tank inlet hose fitting
Tighten the surge tank inlet hose fitting to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).
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The heater inlet hose fitting
Tighten the heater inlet hose fitting to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
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The (EVAP) canister purge solenoid valve
Tighten the purge solenoid valve bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
2. Install NEW water outlet housing gaskets.
Important: The water outlet housing uses two different size bolts.
3. Bolt (2) is approximately 10 mm longer than the other 3 bolts (1).
4. Install the water outlet housing to the vehicle.
5. Install the water outlet housing bolts.
Tighten the water outlet housing bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
