Removal and Installation

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION [2.4L ENGINE]













REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

[[A]] RADIATOR UPPER HOSE DISCONNECTION





After making mating marks on the radiator hose and hose clamp, disconnect the radiator hose.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

]]A[[ O-RINGS INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
Do not let the O-ring get contaminated with grease or engine oil.





Fit an O-ring into the groove of the water inlet pipe and apply water or coolant to the circumference of the O-ring or the inside of the mounting surface of the water pump or thermostat case for insertion.

]]B[[ THERMOSTAT CASE/WATER OUTLET FITTING INSTALLATION

1. Use a gasket scraper or wire brush to completely eliminate all gasket material on the gasket mounting surface.





2. Apply a bead of the sealant to the cylinder head mating surface of the thermostat case or water outlet fitting as shown.
Specified Sealant: 3M(TM) AAD Part No.8672, 3M(TM) AAD Part No.8679/8678 or equivalent
NOTE:
Install the thermostat case or water outlet fitting immediately after applying sealant.





3. Apply sealant to the thread of the thermostat case bolt as shown.
Specified Sealant: 3M(TM) AAD Part No.8730, 8731 or equivalent
4.
CAUTION:
After installing the parts, wait at least one hour. Never start the engine or let engine oil or water touch the sealant application area during that time.

With the sealant still wet, install the thermostat case. Do not apply the sealant in an area more than the required.

]]C[[ RADIATOR UPPER HOSE CONNECTION





1. Insert each hose as far as the projection of the water outlet fitting.
2. Align the mating marks on the radiator hose and hose clamp, and then connect the radiator hose.