6.
Disconnect the bypass hose (A) and the throttle body coolant hose (B) (if equipped).
Remove the engine cover.
Drain the engine coolant.
(Refer to Cooling System - "Coolant")
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Intake And Exhaust System - “Air Cleaner”)
Disconnect the radiator upper hose.
(Refer to Cooling System - “Radiator”)
Disconnect the heater hose.
(Refer to Engine And Transmission Assembly - "Engine And Transmission Assembly")
Disconnect the bypass hose (A) and the throttle body coolant hose (B) (if equipped).
Remove the water temperature control assembly (A) with the O-ring (B).
Tightening torque:
9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
Install a new O-ring.
Clean surface on the O-ring and install the O-ring after wetting with water.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Fill the engine coolant.
(Refer to Cooling System - "Coolant")
Start engine and check for leaks.
