Pipe Assembly: Installation

Temporarily tighten the two bolts fixing pipe C and D. (bolt A)
NOTE: Visually check that the hose between tank and pipe D is free from bending or twisting.

Fig 1: Identifying Bolt
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1. Connect the pipe D to reservoir tank.
2. Using a new gasket, connect the pipe C to oil pump.
  Tightening torque:
  
  39 N.m (4.0 kgf-m, 28.9 ft-lb)
3. Tighten the two bolts fixing pipe C and D. (bolt A)
  Tightening torque:
  
  13 N.m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.4 ft-lb)
Temporarily connect the pipe C and D to gearbox assembly.

Fig 2: Identifying Pipe To Gear Box Assembly
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Temporarily install the clamp E on pipes C and D.
NOTE: Ensure the letter "8" on each clamp are same side as shown in the figure.

Fig 3: Identifying Clamp
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Tighten the clamp E firmly.
Tightening torque:

7.4 N.m (0.75 kgf-m, 5.4 ft-lb)
Tighten the joint nut.
Tightening torque:

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

13 N.m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.4 ft-lb)

Fig 4: Identifying Pipe
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Install the jack-up plate.
Install the air intake duct, air cleaner upper cover and air intake boot. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct. >
Connect the battery ground cable to battery.
Feed the specified fluid.
CAUTION: Never start the engine before feeding the fluid; otherwise vane pump might be seized up.
Finally check clearance between pipes or hoses, as shown above.
Clearance:

10 mm (0.39 in) or more.

If cruise control actuator-to-power steering hose clearance is less than 10 mm (0.39 in), move the portion (A) secured by clamp to other portion, or bend portion (B) to adjust.

Fig 5: Identifying Pipe
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