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Installation [12/2012 - ]: Procedure

  1. INSTALL THERMOSTAT 
    1. Install a new gasket to the thermostat.
    2. Install the thermostat with the jiggle valve facing upward.
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      *1 Jiggle Valve

      HINT: 

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

  2. INSTALL WATER INLET 
    1. Install the water inlet with the 2 nuts.

      Torque: 10 N*m (102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf) 

  3. CONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE 
    1. Connect the No. 2 radiator hose to the water inlet, and slide the hose clamp to secure it.
  4. INSTALL GENERATOR ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [12/2012 - ]

  5. ADD ENGINE COOLANT 

    See step  3

  6. INSPECT FOR COOLANT LEAK 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  7. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 79

  8. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

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