COOLANT CONTROL VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0]

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Replacement Part

Warning

•  Never remove the cooling system cap or loosen the radiator drain plug while the engine is running, or when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding engine coolant and steam may shoot out and cause serious injury. It may also damage the engine and cooling system.

•  Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool. Even then, be very careful when removing the cap. Wrap a thick cloth around it and slowly turn it counterclockwise to the first stop. Step back while the pressure escapes.

•  When you are sure all the pressure is gone, press down on the cap using the cloth, turn it, and remove it.

1.  Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

2.  Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)

3.  Remove the front under cover No.2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No.2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  Remove the plug hole plate. (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)

5.  Remove the following parts as a single unit: (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)

•  Air hose

•  Air cleaner cover

•  Air cleaner element

•  Air cleaner case

•  Fresh-air duct

•  Resonance chamber

6.  Remove the battery . (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)

7.  Remove the battery tray and PCM component. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)

8.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

9.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

10.  Refill the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)

11.  Inspect for engine coolant leakage. (See ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE INSPECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)

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1	Upper radiator hose (See Upper Radiator Hose Installation Note.)
2	Clip
3	Heater hose (Coolant control valve side) (See Heater Hose Installation Note.)
4	Water hose (Coolant control valve side) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [ET6A-EL, ET6AX-EL].)
5	Water hose (Flange side) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [ET6A-EL, ET6AX-EL].)
6	Lower radiator hose component (See Lower Radiator Hose Component Removal Note.) (See Lower Radiator Hose Component Installation Note.)
7	Coolant control valve connector
8	Coolant control valve (See Coolant Control Valve Removal Note.) (See Coolant Control Valve Installation Note.)

Lower Radiator Hose Component Removal Note

1.  Remove the clips.

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2.  Remove the nuts shown in the figure and set the lower radiator hose component aside.

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Coolant Control Valve Removal Note

1.  Disconnect the connector shown in the figure.

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2.  Remove the clip shown in the figure.

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3.  Remove the coolant control valve.

4.  When replacing the engine coolant control valve, remove ECT sensor No.2. (See ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR INSPECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)

Coolant Control Valve Installation Note

Caution

•  Do not apply oil (such as engine oil, ATF) to the O-ring. Otherwise, the O-ring could swell causing a seal malfunction.

1.  If the engine coolant control valve has been replaced, install ECT sensor No.2. (See ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR INSPECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)

2.  Insert a new gasket into the coolant control valve groove.

3.  Install the coolant control valve.

Lower Radiator Hose Component Installation Note

Caution

•  Do not apply oil (such as engine oil, ATF) to the gasket. Otherwise, the gasket could swell causing a seal malfunction.

1.  Install the lower radiator hose component using the following procedure:

(1)  Insert a new gasket into the pipe groove.

(2)  Tighten the nuts shown in the figure.

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(3)  Secure the lower radiator hose using clips in the order shown in the figure.

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Heater Hose Installation Note

1.  Connect the heater hose as shown in the figure.

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Upper Radiator Hose Installation Note

1.  Connect the upper radiator hose as shown in the figure.

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