Water Passage Replacement
Water Passage Replacement1. Drain the engine coolant.
2. Remove the alternator.
3. Remove the condenser fan shroud assembly.
4. Remove the A/C compressor without disconnecting the A/C hoses.
5. Remove the intake manifold.
6. Remove the bolt (A) securing the connecting pipe.
7. Disconnect the lower radiator hose (B), connecting pipe (C), water bypass hose (D), and harness clamp (E).
8. Remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose (A), then remove the water passage (B).
9. Remove the thermostat housing.
10. Remove the water pump.
11. Install the water pump.
12. Install the thermostat housing (A) with a new O-ring (B).
13. Clean and dry the water passage mating surfaces.
14. Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0001, 08718-0003, or 08718-0009, evenly to the engine block mating surface of the water passage. Install the component within 5 minutes of applying the liquid gasket.
15. Install the water passage (A) with a new O-ring (B).
16. Install the PCV hose (C).
17. Install the connecting pipe (A) with a new O-ring (B).
18. Install the lower radiator hose (C), water bypass hose (D), and harness clamp (E).
19. Tighten a bolt (F) securing the connecting pipe.
20. Install the intake manifold.
21. Install the A/C compressor.
22. Install the condenser fan shroud assembly.
23. Install the alternator.
24. Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the air from the cooling system with the heater valve open.