Removal

AIR CONDITIONING: WATER HOSE JOINT (for 2GR-FSE): REMOVAL

REMOVAL

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

2. REMOVE V-BANK COVER Removal
3. REMOVE ENGINE REAR COVER
4. DISCONNECT HEATER BLOWER WIRE Removal
5. REMOVE WATER BY-PASS GLOW PLUG Removal
6. REMOVE HEATER BLOWER WIRE





(a) Disconnect the connector.
HINT: If the engine block heater bracket needs to be replaced, disconnect it from the connector.
NOTE:
Be careful not to damage the plastic connector's lock tab.

(b) Remove the 2 bolts and wire.
7. DISCONNECT NO. 7 WATER BY-PASS HOSE





(a) Using pliers, grip the claws of the clamp and slide the clamp to disconnect the water hose.
- Before disconnecting the hose, check the clamp position so that it can be reinstalled in the same position.
- Collect the engine coolant in a container.

8. DISCONNECT NO. 8 WATER BY-PASS HOSE





(a) Using pliers, grip the claws of the clamp and slide the clamp to disconnect the water hose.
- Before removing the hose, check the clamp position so that it can be reinstalled in the same position.
- Collect the engine coolant in a container.

9. REMOVE WATER HOSE JOINT





(a) Remove the bolt and hose joint.