Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 417

2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transaxle (AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL) - Mazda CX-9
RADIATOR OUTER TANK (IN TANK OIL COOLER) INSTALLATION NOTE
1. Install a new O-ring and ensure it is not twisted.
2. Position the radiator tank in the original direction to the core using care not to scratch the tank sealing
surface with the header tabs.
NOTE:
3. With the jaws of locking-type pliers (vise grips) closed and locked, turn the adjusting screw to position
the jaws against the drill bit with the diameter measured (height) in the removal procedure 1. Tighten the
lock nut on the adjusting screw against the handle to lock the adjustment in place.
Fig. 122: Identifying Jaws Of Locking-Type Pliers
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4. Squeeze the header tabs down in the order as shown against the lip of the radiator outer tank base with the
locking-type pliers while rotating the pliers toward the tank.
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
Step 3 will set jaw opening to the correct specification.
Fig. 121: Identifying Radiator Outer Tank
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