Removal and Installation

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Remove the engine cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Drain the engine coolant so its level is below water temperature control assembly.
(Refer to Cooling System - "Coolant ")
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "AIR CLEANER ")
Remove the battery.
(Engine Electrical System - "Battery")
Disconnect the wiring connectors and harness clamps and remove the connector brackets around the water temperature control assembly.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Wiring Connectors And Harness Clamps
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Disconnect the radiator upper hose (A) and lower hose (B).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Radiator Upper Hose And Lower Hose
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Disconnect the heater hoses (A).

Fig 3: Disconnecting Heater Hoses
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Disconnect the throttle body coolant hoses (A) and the oil cooler hoses (B).

Fig 4: Disconnecting Throttle Body Coolant Hoses And Oil Cooler Hoses
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Remove the water temperature control assembly (A) with the water inlet pipe.
Tightening torque :

Nut: 18.6 - 23.5 N.m (1.9 - 2.4 kgf.m, 13.7 - 17.4 lb.ft)

Bolt: 14.7 - 19.6 N.m (1.5 - 2.0 kgf.m, 10.8 - 14.5 lb.ft)

Fig 5: Removing Water Temperature Control Assembly With Water Inlet Pipe
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NOTE:
- Install a new O-ring.
- Clean surface on the O-ring and install the O-ring after wetting with water.
Remove the water inlet pipe (A) from the water temperature control assembly.
Tightening torque:

9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb.ft)

Fig 6: Removing Water Inlet Pipe From Water Temperature Control Assembly
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Fill the engine coolant.
(Refer to Cooling System - "Coolant ")
Start engine and check for leaks.