Removal And Installation

WATER OUTLET AND WATER PIPING


Removal and Installation


REMOVAL
1. Remove engine cover. Exploded View.
2. Remove reservoir tank. Exploded View.
3. Remove oil level gauge and guide. (2WD models) or Exploded View Disassembly And Assembly, "AWD : Exploded View" (AWD models).
4. Remove air duct and air cleaner case assembly (RH and LH). Exploded View.
5. Remove engine undercover with power tool.
6. Drain engine coolant from radiator drain plug at the bottom of radiator. Draining.
CAUTION:
- Perform this step when the engine is cold.
- Never spill engine coolant on drive belts.
7. Remove radiator hose (upper) and heater hose.
8. Separate engine harness removing their bracket from water outlet (rear).
9. Remove engine coolant temperature sensor if necessary.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage engine coolant temperature sensor.
10. Remove heater pipe, water bypass pipe and water outlet pipe.
11. Remove water outlet (rear) if necessary.
NOTE:
Removing engine assembly is required. (2WD models) or Exploded View Removal And Installation, "AWD : Exploded View" (AWD models).

INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Do not reuse O-rings.
- Never allow water outlet (rear) to nip O-rings when installing water outlet pipe and water bypass pipe.
- Securely insert each hose, and install clamp at a position where it does not interfere with the pipe bulge.
- When inserting water outlet pipe and water bypass pipe into water outlet, apply neutral detergent to O-ring.