Water Outlet Housing Replacement

Water Outlet Housing Replacement (LC3)

Removal Procedure




1. Drain the engine cooling system.
2. Drain the charge air cooling system.
3. Remove the supercharger assembly.
4. Remove the supercharger belt tensioner.
5. Remove the inboard supercharger idler pulley.




6. Remove the two coolant hoses from the water outlet housing.
7. Remove the radiator hose from the water outlet housing.
8. Reposition the lower clamp on the bypass hose.
9. Remove the bolts securing the water outlet housing to the cylinder heads.
10. Remove the water outlet housing along with the bypass hose from the engine.
11. Discard the water outlet housing gaskets.
12. Disassemble the water outlet housing if necessary.
13. Clean and inspect the water outlet housing.

Installation Procedure




1. Assemble the water outlet housing if necessary.
2. Install NEW water outlet housing gaskets.
3. Install the water outlet housing with bypass hose to the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

4. Install the water outlet housing bolts.

Tighten the water outlet housing bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

5. Install the bypass hose clamp in the proper position.
6. Install the radiator hose to the water outlet housing.
7. Install the two coolant hoses to the water outlet housing.




8. Install the supercharger idler pulley.
9. Install the supercharger belt tensioner.
10. Install the supercharger assembly.
11. Fill the charge air cooling system with coolant.
12. Fill the engine cooling system with coolant.
13. Check the engine cooling system for leaks.
14. Check the charge air cooling system for leaks.