Engine Mechanical System
Water Temperature Control Assembly Repair Procedures
In this manual: Engine Mechanical System
10steps
~60min
3/5difficulty
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Removal and Installation
- Remove the engine cover. (Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Cover")
- Drain the engine coolant so that the level is below the water temperature control assembly. (Refer to Cooling System - "Engine Coolant")
- Remove the air duct and air cleaner assembly. (Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "Air Cleaner")
- Disconnect the upper radiator hose (A).

- Disconnect the heater hoses (A).

- Disconnect the bypass hose (A) and the throttle body coolant hose (B) (if equipped).

- 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.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Fill the engine with engine coolant. (Refer to Cooling System - "Engine Coolant")
- Start the engine and check for leaks.
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