Water Temperature Control Assembly

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Loosen the drain plug, and drain the engine coolant. Remove the radiator cap to drain with speed.
Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Intake and exhaust system - "AIR CLEANER ")
Disconnect the water temperature sensor connector.
(Refer to Engine Control/Fuel System - "ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM ")
Disconnect the radiator upper hose (A).

Fig 1: Disconnect Radiator Upper Hose
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Remove the heater hose.
Disconnect water hose (A) and turbo charger water hose (B).

Fig 2: Disconnect Water Hose
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Fig 3: Disconnect Turbo Charger Water Hose
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Remove the water temperature control assembly (A).
Tightening Torque:

9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)

Fig 4: Remove Water Temperature Control Assembly
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION: Clean the surface of the water temperature control assembly before installing.