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Engine Mechanical System

Water Temperature Control Assembly Repair Procedures

In this manual: Engine Mechanical System
General Information — 17Engine Mechanical System — 85Engine Electrical System — 50Emission Control System — 26Engine Control System/Fuel System — 152DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) System — 50Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) System — 21Propeller Shaft and Axle (2WD-FF) — 28Suspension System (without ECS) — 32Steering — 21Restraints — 38Brake System — 64Body (Interior and Exterior) — 205Body Electrical System — 1Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 66
29steps
~174min
4/5difficulty
0102030405011.89N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
Done 0 of 29

Removal and Installation

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the engine cover. (Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Cover")
  3. Remove the engine cover. (Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - Engine Cover)
  4. Loosen the drain plug, drain the coolant, and remove the radiator cap to speed up draining. (Refer to Cooling System - "Coolant")
  5. Remove the air duct and air cleaner assembly. (Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "Air Cleaner")
  6. Disconnect the upper radiator hose (A).
  7. Disconnect the heater hose (A).
  8. Disconnect the water temperature sensor connector (A).
  9. Remove the water hose (A).
  10. Disconnect the turbocharger coolant hose (A).
  11. Remove the water temperature control assembly (A).

    Tightening Torque: 9.8–11.8 N·m

  12. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  13. Fill the radiator with water through the radiator cap and install the cap. (Refer to Cooling System - "Coolant")
  14. Start the engine and check for leaks.
  15. Recheck the engine coolant level.
  16. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  17. Remove the engine cover. (Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Cover")
  18. Remove the engine cover. (Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - Engine Cover)
  19. Loosen the drain plug, drain the coolant, and remove the radiator cap to speed up draining. (Refer to Cooling System - "Coolant")
  20. Remove the air duct and air cleaner assembly. (Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "Air Cleaner")
  21. Remove the water temperature control assembly (A). (Refer to Cooling System - "Water Temperature Control Assembly")
  22. Remove the intake manifold. (Refer to Intake and Exhaust Systems — Intake Manifold)
  23. Disconnect the water return hose (A) and the oil cooler hose (B).
  24. Remove the pressure pipe bracket. (Refer to Engine Control System / Fuel System - "Pressure Pipe")
  25. Remove the heater tube (A). Tightening torque: M6 bolt and nuts: 9.8–11.8 N·m; M8 bolt: 18.6–24 N·m
  26. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  27. Fill the radiator with water through the radiator cap and install the cap. (Refer to Cooling System - "Coolant")
  28. Start the engine and check for leaks.
  29. Recheck the engine coolant level.
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