Coolant Outlet: Service and Repair

Water Outlet Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling Cooling System Draining and Filling.
2. Remove the air cleaner resonator outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement.




3. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor (ECT) connector (1).




4. Disconnect the radiator inlet hose (1), the engine coolant air bleed hose (2) and the heater outlet hose (3), from the water outlet.




5. Remove the 4 water outlet bolts (1).
6. Remove the water outlet (3) and DISCARD the seal (2).

Installation Procedure




1. Position the water outlet (3) and a NEW seal (2), to the cylinder head.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

2. Install the 4 water outlet bolts (1) and tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb in).




3. Connect the radiator inlet hose (1), the engine coolant air bleed hose (2) and the heater outlet hose (3), from the water outlet.




4. Install the engine coolant temperature sensor (1) and the battery positive cable (3), to the A/C compressor hose (2).
5. Install the air cleaner resonator outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement.
6. Fill the radiator coolant system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling Cooling System Draining and Filling.
7. Start the engine and check for coolant leaks.