Water Outlet Removal And Installation: Installation
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- Install ECT sensor 1 (A) with new O-ring (B).
- Install the water bypass hose (C).
- Remove all of the old liquid gasket from the water outlet mating surfaces, the bolts, and the bolt holes.
- Clean and dry the water outlet mating surfaces.
- Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0001, 08718-0003, or 08718-0009) to the cylinder head mating surface of the water outlet and to the inside edge of the bolts holes. Install the component within 5 minutes of applying the liquid gasket.NOTE:
- Apply liquid gasket about 2.5 mm (0.098 in.) diameter bead along the broken line (A).
- If you apply liquid gasket P/N 08718-0012, the component must be installed within 4 minutes.
- If too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket, remove the old liquid gasket and residue, then reapply new liquid gasket.
- Install the water outlet, then reconnect the ECT 1 connector (A).
- Install the upper radiator hose (A) and the heater hose (B).
- Install the harness holder (A), then tighten the harness holder mounting bolt (B) and the heater hose clamp bracket mounting bolt (C).
- Install the water bypass hose (D).
- Install the air cleaner housing assembly (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the air from the cooling system with the heater valve open (see step 8).
- Clean up any spilled engine coolant.