Lower Radiator Hose Component Installation Note

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CAUTION:

Do not apply oil (such as engine oil, ATF) to the gasket. Otherwise, the gasket could swell causing a seal malfunction.

Install the lower radiator hose component using the following procedure:
1. Insert a new gasket into the pipe groove.
2. Tighten the nuts shown in the figure.
  
  Fig 1: Lower Radiator Hose Component, Coolant Control Valve And Nuts
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  
  Tightening torque
  
  8-10 N.m {82-101 kgf.cm, 71-88 in.lbf}
3. Secure the lower radiator hose using clips in the order shown in the figure.
  
  Fig 2: Lower Radiator Hose Component And Clips
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.