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Lower Radiator Hose Component Installation Note

CAUTION:
  • Do not apply oil (such as engine oil, ATF) to the gasket. Otherwise, the gasket could swell causing a seal malfunction.
  1. 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.
      G13108167Courtesy 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.
    G13108168Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.