Coolant Line/Hose: Service and Repair

WATER OUTLET AND WATER PIPING

CO-24 Exploded View:

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL
1. Remove engine cover.
2. Remove reservoir tank.
3. Remove oil level gauge and guide.
4. Remove air duct and air cleaner case assembly (RH and LH).
5. Remove engine undercover with power tool.
6. Drain engine coolant from radiator drain plug at the bottom of radiator.

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

7. Remove radiator hose (upper) and heater hose.
8. Separate engine harness removing their bracket from water outlet (rear).
9. Remove engine coolant temperature sensor as necessary

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

10. Remove heater pipe, water bypass pipe and water outlet pipe.
11. Remove water outlet (rear) as necessary

NOTE:
Removing engine assembly is required.

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 leaks of engine coolant using the radiator cap tester adapter [SST: EG17650301 (J33984-A)] and the radiator cap tester (commercial service tool). Refer to CO-8, "Inspection". Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview
^ Start and warm up the engine. Visually check that there is no leaks of engine coolant.