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Installation [11/2018 - ]: Procedure

  1. INSTALL WATER INLET WITH THERMOSTAT SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install a new gasket to the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.

      HINT: 

      Be sure to clean the contact surfaces.

    2. 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) 

    3. Connect the No. 7 water by-pass hose to the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly and slide the clip to secure it.
      GTY884968Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a View A *b 15°
      *c 90° *d Upper Side
      *e LH Side *f 1 mm (0.0394 in.) or higher
      NOTE:

      Make sure that the tabs of the clip are within the area shown in the illustration.

    4. Connect the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly connector.
  2. CONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE 
    1. Connect the No. 2 radiator hose to the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly and slide the clip to secure it.
      GTY914471Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a View A *b 120°
      *c Paint Mark *d Upper Side
      *e RH Side *f 2 to 7 mm (0.0787 to 0.276 in.)
      NOTE:
      • Align the direction of the claw on the clip with the paint mark on the hose.
      • Make sure the No. 2 radiator hose is securely inserted to the stopper.
  3. INSTALL GENERATOR ASSEMBLY 
  4. INSTALL INTAKE MANIFOLD 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [11/2018 - ]

  5. ADD ENGINE COOLANT 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  6. INSPECT FOR COOLANT LEAK 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1