Removal and Installation

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Remove the engine cover.
(Refer to "ENGINE COVER ")
Drain the engine coolant so its level is below water temperature control assembly.
(Refer to "COOLANT ")
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to "AIR CLEANER ")
Disconnect the radiator upper hose (A).

Fig 1: Radiator Upper Hose
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Disconnect the heater hose (A).

Fig 2: Heater Hose
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Disconnect the bypass hose (A) and the throttle body coolant hose (B).

Fig 3: Throttle Body Coolant Hose
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Remove the water temperature control assembly (A) with the O-ring (B).
Tightening torque:

9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

Fig 4: Water Temperature Control Assembly & O-Ring
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NOTE:
- Install a new O-ring.
- Clean surface on the O-ring and install the O-ring after wetting with water.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Fill the engine coolant.
(Refer to "COOLANT ")
Start engine and check for leaks.