Coolant Line/Hose: Service and Repair
WATER HOSE AND WATER PIPEREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Pre-removal & Post-installation Operation:
Removal Steps 1-18:
Removal Steps 19-20:
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
[[A]] RADIATOR LOWER HOSE DISCONNECTION
Make mating marks on the radiator hose and the hose clamp. Disconnect the radiator hose.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
]]A[[ O-RING INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Do not let the O-ring get contaminated with grease or engine oil.
Fit an O-ring into the O-ring groove located at the end of the water inlet pipe and apply water to the O-ring or the inside of the mounting surface of the water pump for insertion.
]]B[[ WATER INLET PIPE INSTALLATION
Temporarily install the water inlet pipe. After installing the water outlet fitting and thermostat case assembly, tighten the mounting bolt of the water inlet pipe to the specified torque.
Tightening torque
M6: 5.0 ± 1.0 Nm (44 ± 9 inch lbs.)
M8: 13 ± 2 Nm (111 ± 22 inch lbs.)
]]C[[ RADIATOR LOWER HOSE/RADIATOR UPPER HOSE CONNECTION
1. Insert each hose as far as the projection of the water inlet pipe or water outlet fitting.
2. Align the mating marks on the radiator hose and hose clamp, and then connect the radiator hose.
INSPECTION
WATER PIPE AND HOSE CHECK
Check the water pipe and hose for cracks, damage and clogs. Replace them if necessary.