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Water inlet pipe

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  1. Disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
  2. Remove the engine cover.

    (Refer to Engine And Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE COVER ")

  3. Remove the air intake hose.

    (Refer to Intake And Exhaust System - "AIR CLEANER ")

  4. Remove the battery and battery tray.

    (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")

  5. Remove the engine room under cover.

    (Refer to Engine And Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")

  6. Drain engine coolant.

    (Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")

  7. Remove the integrated thermal management module (ITM).
  8. Disconnect the water return hose (A).
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  9. Remove the crankshaft position sensor (CKPS) wiring clip (A).
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  10. Remove the water inlet pipe (A).
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  11. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    NOTE:
    • Always use the new water inlet pipe O-ring.
    • When installing the water inlet pipe, apply anti-freeze or soapy water to O-ring.
  12. Fill with engine coolant.

    (Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")

    NOTE: The coolant must be injected according to the integrated thermal management module (ITM) coolant filling method.
  13. Start engine and check for leaks.
  14. Recheck engine coolant level.
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