Engine Mechanical System

Water Temperature Control Assembly Repair Procedures

10steps
~60min
3/5difficulty
0102030405011.89N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Removal and Installation

  1. Remove the engine cover. (Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Cover")
  2. Drain the engine coolant so that the level is below the water temperature control assembly. (Refer to Cooling System - "Engine Coolant")
  3. Remove the air duct and air cleaner assembly. (Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "Air Cleaner")
  4. Disconnect the upper radiator hose (A).
  5. Disconnect the heater hoses (A).
  6. Disconnect the bypass hose (A) and the throttle body coolant hose (B) (if equipped).
  7. Remove the water temperature control assembly (A) with the O-ring.

    Tightening torque: 9.8 ~ 11.8 N·m

    • Install a new O-ring.
    • Clean the O-ring contact surface and install the O-ring after wetting it with water.
  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  9. Fill the engine with engine coolant. (Refer to Cooling System - "Engine Coolant")
  10. Start the engine and check for leaks.

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