Installation [11/2021 - ]: Procedure

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INSTALL WATER INLET WITH THERMOSTAT SUB-ASSEMBLY

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Install a new gasket to the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.
HINT:

Be sure to clean the contact surfaces.
Using an 8 mm socket wrench, install the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 10 N.m (102 kgf/cm, 7 ft.lbf)

CONNECT NO. 7 WATER BY-PASS HOSE

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*a	View A	*b	15°
*c	90° (Tabs of Clip Installation Area)	*d	Upper Side of Vehicle
*e	Front Side of Vehicle	*f	1 mm (0.0394 in.) or more

Connect the No. 7 water by-pass hose to the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly and slide the clip to secure it.
NOTE:
Make sure that the tabs of the clip are within the area shown in the illustration.

CONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 39 [11/2021 - 03/2024] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 36 [03/2024 - ]

INSTALL INTAKE MANIFOLD
Refer to INSTALLATION [11/2021 - ]
ADD ENGINE COOLANT (for Engine)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
INSPECT FOR COOLANT LEAK (for Engine)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 68 [11/2021 - 03/2024] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 64 [03/2024 - ]
INSTALL FRONT FENDER FRONT SPLASH SHIELD RH
INSTALL FRONT FENDER FRONT SPLASH SHIELD LH