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Installation [11/2018 - 12/2021]: Procedure

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  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.
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      *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 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 47 [11/2018 - 02/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 47 [02/2019 - 08/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 47 [08/2020 - 12/2021]

  3. INSTALL INTAKE MANIFOLD 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [11/2018 - ]

  4. ADD ENGINE COOLANT (for Engine) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [11/2018 - 02/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [02/2019 - 12/2021]

  5. INSPECT FOR COOLANT LEAK (for Engine) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [11/2018 - 02/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [02/2019 - ]