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WATER OUTLET AND WATER PIPING

Removal and Installation

  

WARNING:
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high pressure coolant escaping from the radiator.

REMOVAL

CAUTION:
Perform when the engine is cold.

  1. Drain engine coolant from drain plugs on radiator and both sides of cylinder block. Refer to See: Coolant\Service and Repair.
  2. Remove engine cover using power tool.
  3. Remove air duct and air cleaner case assembly. Refer to See: Engine\Air Cleaner Fresh Air Duct/Hose\Service and Repair.
  4. Remove radiator upper hose and heater hose.
  5. Remove connector(s) from heater pipe.
  6. Disconnect engine coolant temperature sensor electrical connector on water outlet.
  7. Remove water outlet, heater pipe, water connector, and water bypass pipe nuts and bolts.

INSTALLATION

  1. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
    • Securely insert each hose, and install a clamp at a position where it does not interfere with the pipe bulge.
    • When inserting heater pipe and water bypass pipe into water connector, apply neutral detergent to new O-rings.

CAUTION:
Use new O-rings for installation