Installation [10/2017 - ]: Procedure
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- INSTALL WATER INLET WITH THERMOSTAT SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Install a new gasket to the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.
- Install the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly to the timing chain cover assembly with the 2 bolts and nut.
Torque: 10 N.m (102 kgf/cm, 7 ft.lbf)
- Connect the No. 15 water by-pass hose to the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly and slide the clip to secure it.
- Connect the No. 3 water by-pass hose to the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly and slide the clip to secure it.
- Connect the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly connector.
- CONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Connect the No. 2 radiator hose to the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly and slide the clip to secure it.
- ADD ENGINE COOLANT
See step 3
- INSPECT FOR COOLANT LEAK
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- INSTALL V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 104 [10/2017 - 09/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 104 [09/2020 - ]