Installation [09/2014 - 11/2017]: Procedure
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- INSTALL WATER INLET WITH THERMOSTAT SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Install a new gasket and the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly with the 3 nuts.
Torque: 10 N.m (102 kgf/cm, 7 ft.lbf)
- Install a new gasket and the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly with the 3 nuts.
- CONNECT NO. 6 WATER BY-PASS HOSE
- Connect the No. 6 water by-pass hose to the water inlet and slide the clip to secure it.
- CONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE
- Connect the No. 2 radiator hose to the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly and slide the clip to secure it.
- INSTALL INLET NO. 1 AIR CLEANER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 86 [09/2014 - 10/2015] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 87 [10/2015 - 11/2017]
- ADD ENGINE COOLANT
See step 6 [09/2014 - 10/2015], or see step 6 [10/2015 - 11/2017]
- INSPECT FOR COOLANT LEAK
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- INSTALL CENTER NO. 4 ENGINE UNDER COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 [09/2014 - 10/2015] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 [10/2015 - 11/2017]
- INSTALL V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 117 [09/2014 - 10/2015] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 118 [10/2015 - 11/2017]
- INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3