Water Pump & Water Hose
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
]]A[[ WATER PUMP INSTALLATION
1. Clean the sealant application surfaces of the water pump case and cylinder block.
2. Apply a 3 mm (0.12 inch) diameter bead of sealant Mitsubishi Genuine Parts number MD970389, or equivalent to the water pump.
3. After installation, wait at least one hour. Never start the engine or let coolant touch the adhesion surface during that time.
]]B[[ WATER INLET PIPE/O-RING INSTALLATION
Replace the water inlet pipe O-ring with new ones, then apply water to the O-rings so that they can be inserted easily into the cylinder block and the thermostat case.
CAUTION:
^ Never apply any oil or grease to the O-ring.
^ Secure the water pipe after the thermostat case has been installed.
]]C[[ THERMOSTAT CASE INSTALLATION
1. Clean the sealant application surfaces of the thermostat case and cylinder head.
2. Apply a 3 mm (0.12 inch) diameter bead of sealant Mitsubishi Genuine Parts number MD970389, or equivalent to the thermostat case.
3. After installation, wait at least one hour. Never start the engine or let coolant touch the adhesion surface during that time.
]]D[[ THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION
Install the thermostat so that the jiggle valve is at the top.
]]E[[ OUTLET FITTING INSTALLATION
1. Clean the sealant application surfaces of the fittings and cylinder head.
2. Apply a 3 mm (0.12 inch) diameter bead of sealant Mitsubishi Genuine Parts number MD970389, or equivalent to the outlet fitting.
3. After installation, wait at least one hour. Never start the engine or let coolant touch the adhesion surface during that time.
]]F[[ ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE UNIT INSTALLATION
1. When reusing the gauge unit, clean its thread.
2. Apply 3M(TM) AAD Part number 8731 or equivalent to the engine coolant temperature gauge unit.
]]G[[ ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR INSTALLATION
1. When reusing the sensor, clean its thread.
2. Apply 3M(TM) AAD Part number 8672 or equivalent to the engine coolant temperature sensor.