Removal And Installation
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- Remove the engine cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE COVER ")
- Drain the engine coolant so its level is below water temperature control assembly.
(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).
- Disconnect the heater hoses (A).
- Disconnect the bypass hose (A) and the throttle body coolant hose (B) (if equipped).
- Disconnect the wiring connectors and harness clamps and remove the connector brackets around the water temperature control assembly.
- Remove the water temperature control assembly (A) with the O-ring.
NOTE:
- Install a new O-ring.
- Clean surface on the O-ring and install the O-ring after wetting with water.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Fill the engine coolant.
(Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")
- Start engine and check for leaks.