Rabbit Pickup L4-1588cc 1.6L DSL SOHC (1982)
be contacted by the pump and the 0-ring.
NOTE
Do not use sealer between the water pump mounting flange and the engine block.
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Using all four mounting bolts, loosely install the water pump and the alternator mounting bracket, or the air conditioning compressor mounting
bracket. Then, tightening each bolt a little at a time, torque the mounting bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lb.). Also install the T-head bolt-tightening the nut
only until the rubber grommets in the camshaft drive belt's cover are slightly compressed.
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Reconnect the hoses and the thermostat housing to the water pump, using water-resistant sealer on the hose connections and a new gasket between
the thermostat housing and the water pump. Torque the bolts for the thermostat housing to 10 Nm (7.5 ft. lb.).
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If necessary, reinstall the air conditioning compressor.
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Install the alternator, tensioning the belt(s) correctly.
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Reconnect the wires to the alternator; then reconnect the battery's negative (-) cable.
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To refill the cooling system, fully open the heater control valve. Then pour in coolant until the level is up to the full mark on the expansion tank.
Install the cap and run the engine in order to bleed air out of the coolant circuit. After stopping the engine, add coolant if it is necessary to bring
the level back up to the mark.
