Removal And Installation: Notes

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Disconnect the battery "-" terminal.
Remove the engine cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE COVER ")
Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Loosen the drain plug and drain the coolant and remove the radiator cap to speed draining.
(Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")
Remove the air duct and air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "AIR CLEANER ")

Disconnect the radiator upper hose (A).

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NOTE:

When installing radiator hoses, install as displayed in images.

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Disconnect the heater hose (A).

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NOTE:

When installing heater hoses, install as displayed in images.

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Remove the water temperature sensor connect (A).

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Remove the water hose (A).

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Disconnect the turbocharger coolant hose (A).

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Remove the water temperature control assembly (A).
Tightening Torque:

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

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
- Clean the surface of the water temperature control assembly before installing.
- install the O-ring after wetting with water.
Fill the radiator with water through the radiator cap and tighten the cap.
(Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")
Start the engine and check for leaks.
Recheck engine coolant level.