Removal And Installation
- Remove the radiator upper hose and lower hose.
(Refer to Cooling System - "Radiator Hose ")
- Disconnect the throttle body water hoses.
(Refer to Fuel System - "ETC (ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL) SYSTEM ")
- Disconnect the heater hoses.
(Refer to Cooling System - "Heater Hose ")
- Disconnect the WTS & gauge unit connector (A)
- Separate the engine wiring protector mounted on the water temperature control assembly.CAUTION: When installing, be sure to install the wiring protector mounting bolts of the original.
If other bolts (longer or larger) has been installed, this can damage the water temperature control assembly and coolant may be leak. - Remove the water temperature control assembly (A) and the gaskets.
Tightening torque:
18.6 ~ 23.5 N.m (1.9 ~ 2.4 kgf.m, 13.7 ~ 17.4 lb-ft)
NOTE: When installing, install the gasket with new one. - Install in the reverse order of removal.