Coolant Line/Hose: Service and Repair

WATER OUTLET AND WATER PIPING

CO-23 Exploded View:

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL
1. Remove engine undercover with power tool.
2. Drain engine coolant.

CAUTION:
^ Perform this step when the engine is cold.
^ Never spill engine coolant on drive belt.

3. Remove engine cover.
4. Remove air duct and air cleaner case assembly (RH and LH).
5. Remove intake manifold collector.
6. Remove intake manifold.
7. Remove reservoir tank.
8. Remove oil level gauge and guide.
9. Remove radiator hose (upper) and heater hose.
10. Remove water outlet (front) and water outlet pipe.
11. Remove the following parts, when remove water outlet (rear).
^ A/T fluid charging pipe
12. Separate engine harness removing their bracket from water outlet (rear).
13. Remove engine coolant temperature sensor as necessary.

CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage engine coolant temperature sensor.

14. Remove heater pipe, water bypass pipe, and water outlet (rear).

INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
^ Securely insert each hose, and install clamp at a position where it does not interfere with the pipe bulge.
^ When inserting water outlet pipe and water bypass pipe into water outlet, apply neutral detergent to O-ring.

CAUTION:
Never allow water outlet (rear) to nip O-rings when installing water outlet pipe and water bypass pipe.

Inspection

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
^ Check that the reservoir tank cap is tightened.
^ Check for leakage of engine coolant using the radiator cap tester adapter (commercial service tool) and the radiator cap tester (commercial service tool). Refer to CO-7, "Inspection". System Inspection
^ Start and warm up the engine. Visually check that there is no leakage of engine coolant.