Engine Mechanical System

Water Temperature Control Assembly Repair Procedures

8steps
~48min
3/5difficulty
0102030405011.79N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Removal and Installation

  1. Loosen the drain plug and drain the engine coolant. Remove the radiator cap to drain quickly.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Remove the air cleaner assembly. (Refer to Air Intake and Exhaust System - "Air Cleaner").
  4. Disconnect the water temperature sensor connector. (Refer to Fuel System - Engine Control System)
  5. Disconnect the radiator upper hose.
  6. Remove the heater hose.
  7. Remove the water temperature control unit (B) after disconnecting the water hose (A).

    Tightening torque: 9.8 ~ 11.7 N·m

  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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