Removal and Installation

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Remove the engine cover.
(Refer to Engine And Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE COVER ")
Drain the engine coolant so its level is below water temperature control assembly.
(refer to Cooling System - "Coolant ")
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Intake And Exhaust System - "AIR CLEANER ")
Disconnect the radiator upper hose (A).

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

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

Fig 3: Locating Bypass Hose And 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: Locating Water Temperature Control Assembly And O-Ring With Bolts
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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 Cooling System - "Coolant ")
Start engine and check for leaks.