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Repair Procedures








REMOVAL

WATER TEMPERATURE CONTROL ASSEMBLY
1. Drain the engine coolant.
2. Remove air cleaner assembly.
3. Remove the automatic transaxle oil gauge.
4. Remove the battery assembly(A).




5. Disconnect the RH/LH cooling pipes(A, B).








6. Disconnect WTS connector.
7. Disconnect heater hose, water vent hose and water hose from water temperature control assembly.
8. Remove the fuel pipe(A).




9. Remove water temperature control assembly(A).





INSTALLATION

WATER TEMPERATURE CONTROL ASSEMBLY

NOTE:
Make clean the contact face before assembly.

1. Install water temperature control assembly(A) and new gasket.

Tightening torque
19.6 - 23.52Nm (2.0 - 2.4kgf.m, 14.5 - 17.36lb-ft)






NOTE:
Use new O-rings(C) when reassembling.

2. Connect water hoses to the water temperature control assembly.
3. Install the fuel pipe(A).




4. Connect WTS connector.
5. Connect the RH/LH cooling pipes(A, B).








6. Install the battery assembly(A).




7. Install the automatic transaxle oil gauge.
8. Install air cleaner assembly.
9. Fill with engine coolant.
10. Start engine and check for leaks.
11. Recheck engine coolant level.
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