Removal and Installation
1. |
Drain engine coolant so its level is below water temperature control
assembly.
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2. |
Remove the air cleaner assembly. (Refer to Engine transaxle assembly
in this group)
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3. |
Disconnect the radiator upper hose (A).

When installing radiator hoses, install as shown in illustrations.
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4. |
Disconnect the heater hose (A).

When installing the heater hoses, install as shown in
illustrations.
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5. |
Disconnect the bypass hose (A) and the throttle body coolant hose
(B).

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6. |
Remove the water temperature control assembly (A) with the O-ring
(B).
Tightening torque:
9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
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7. |
Installation is reverse order of removal.
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Clean surface on the O-ring and install the O-ring
after wetting with water.
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Troubleshooting
Symptoms
Possible Causes
Remedy
Coolant leakage
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From the thermostat gasket
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