Removal and Installation

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Loosen the drain plug, and drain the engine coolant. Remove the radiator cap to drain with speed.
Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Intake and exhaust system - "AIR CLEANER ")
Disconnect the water temperature sensor connector (A).
Disconnect the radiator upper hose (B).
Remove the heater hose (C).
Disconnect the water hose (D).

Fig 1: Locating Water Temperature Sensor Connector, Radiator Upper Hose, Heater Hose And Water Hose
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Remove the water temperature control assembly (B).
Tightening torque:

9.8 ~ 11.7 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Locating Water Temperature Control Assembly With Mounting Bolts
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION: Clean the surface of the water temperature control assembly before installing.