Engine Mechanical System

Water Temperature Control Assembly

20steps
~120min
4/5difficulty
0102030405011.89N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Components and Component Location

Components

1. Water Control Thermostat Assembly
2. Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
3. O-ring
4. Water Pipe
5. Water Pipe Gasket

Repair Procedures

Removal and Installation

Water Temperature Control Assembly

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

  2. Remove the engine cover.

    (See Engine and Transaxle Assembly - Engine Cover)

  3. Remove the engine room cover.

    (See Engine and Transaxle Assembly - Under Hood)

  4. Drain the engine coolant.

    (Refer to Cooling System - "Engine Coolant")

  5. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

    (See Intake and Exhaust System - Air Cleaner)

  6. Disconnect the upper radiator hose (A).

  7. Disconnect the water temperature sensor connector (A).

  8. Disconnect the heater hose (A).

  9. Disconnect the water hose (A).

  10. Disconnect the turbocharger water 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 engine coolant.

    (Refer to Cooling System - "Engine Coolant")

  14. Start the engine and check for leaks.

Water Pipe

  1. Remove the water temperature control assembly.

  2. Remove the intake manifold.

    (See Intake and Exhaust System - Intake Manifold)

  3. Disconnect the injector connectors (A).

  4. Disconnect the rail pressure sensor (RPS) connector (B).

  5. Remove the water pipe (A).

    Tightening Torque

    M6 Bolt:

    9,8–11.8 N·m

    M8 Bolt:

    18,6–24 N·m

  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Test yourself

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