Installation [10/2015 - ]: Procedure

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INSTALL THERMOSTAT

Install a new gasket to the thermostat.

Install the thermostat to the water inlet housing sub-assembly.

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*a	Jiggle Valve

HINT:

The jiggle valve may be set within 10° on either side of the prescribed position.

INSTALL WATER INLET
1. Install the water inlet with the 2 bolts and nut.
  Torque: 11 N*m (112 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf)
2. Engage the 3 clamps to connect the wire harness to the water inlet.
CONNECT NO. 4 RADIATOR HOSE
1. Connect the No. 4 radiator hose to the water inlet and slide the clip to secure it.
INSTALL ENGINE ROOM ECU BOX
1. Install the engine room ECU box with the 2 bolts and nut.
  Bolt
  
  Torque: 12.5 N*m (127 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf)
  
  Nut
  
  Torque: 8.0 N*m (82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf)
2. Engage the claw to connect the connector holder to the engine room ECU box.
3. Engage the claw to connect the engine wire harness to the engine room ECU box.
4. Connect the 3 connectors to the connector holder.
INSTALL RADIATOR HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
See step 7 [10/2015 - 11/2017], or see step 7 [11/2017 - ]
INSTALL ENGINE ROOM ECU OUTLET DUCT
See step 10 [10/2015 - 11/2017], or see step 10 [11/2017 - ]
INSTALL ECM
Refer to INSTALLATION [10/2015 - ]
ADD ENGINE COOLANT
See step 3
INSPECT FOR COOLANT LEAK
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
INSTALL CENTER NO. 4 ENGINE UNDER COVER
See step 5