>> A << THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION
| CAUTION | Avoid adhesion of grease to the rubber ring of the thermostat. If the rubber ring is damaged, replace the thermostat. |
Install the thermostat with care to avoid peeling or damage to the rubber ring. When installing the thermostat, face the jiggle valve of the thermostat upward.
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| CAUTION | Make absolutely sure that no oil adheres to the rubber ring of the thermostat. Also do not fold or scratch the rubber ring during installation. |
Install the thermostat so that the jiggle valve is facing straight up. Be careful not to fold or scratch the rubber ring.
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>> B << HOSE CLIP/RADIATOR LOWER HOSE INSTALLATION
| CAUTION | Never reuse the hose clip whose claw is broken off to prevent the rusting. |
- Make mating mark on a new hose clip in the same position as the remove one.
- Insert the radiator hose until the protrusion of the water inlet fitting.
- Align the mating marks on the radiator hose and hose clamp, and then connect the radiator hose.
- Remove the hose clip claw to tighten the radiator hose.
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- Immerse the thermostat in water, and heat the water while stirring. Check the thermostat valve opening temperature. Standard value: Valve opening temperature: 87 ± 1.5°C (189 ± 3°F) < 2.4L ENGINE > 82 ± 1.5°C (180 ± 3°F) < 3.0L ENGINE >
- Check that the amount of valve lift is at the standard value when the water is at the full-opening temperature. NOTE: Measure the valve height when the thermostat is fully closed, and use this measurement to compare the valve height when the thermostat is fully open. Standard value: Full-opening temperature: 95°C (203°F) Amount of valve lift: 8.5 mm (0.335 inch) or more < 2.4L ENGINE > 9.0 mm (0.354 inch) or more < 3.0L ENGINE >
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Required Special Tool
- MB992042: Water Temperature Sensor Wrench
<< B >> ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR REMOVAL
Use special tool MB992042 to remove the engine coolant temperature sensor.
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>> A << O-RING INSTALLATION
| CAUTION | Avoid adhesion of engine oil or grease to the O-ring. |
Fit the O-ring in the water inlet pipe groove, wet the O-ring circumference or the pipe mounting area inner wall, and then insert the O-ring.
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- Apply the specified sealant to the thread of the engine coolant temperature sensor. Specified Sealant: ThreeBond 1324N or equivalent NOTE: Install the engine coolant temperature sensor immediately after applying sealant. CAUTION: After the installation, until a sufficient period of time (one hour or more) elapses, do not apply the oil or water to the sealant application area or start the engine.
- Use special tool MB992042 to tighten the engine coolant temperature sensor to the specified torque. Tightening torque: 30 ± 9 N.m (22 ± 7 ft-lb)
Use special tool MB992042 to remove the engine coolant temperature sensor.
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<< C >> THERMOSTAT HOUSING REMOVAL
Remove the two control wiring harness clamps, and remove the thermostat housing.
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| CAUTION | Do not allow engine oil or other grease to adhere to the O-ring |
Insert the O-ring to the water inlet pipe, and coat the outer portion of the O-ring with water or engine coolant.
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>> B << GASKET/THERMOSTAT HOUSING INSTALLATION
Using the special tool MD998412, install the thermostat housing while supporting the gasket.
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- Apply the specified sealant to the thread of the engine coolant temperature sensor. Specified Sealant: ThreeBond 1324N or equivalent NOTE: Install the engine coolant temperature sensor immediately after applying sealant. CAUTION: After the installation, until a sufficient period of time (one hour or more) elapses, do not apply the oil or water to the sealant application area or start the engine.
- Use special tool MB992042 to tighten the engine coolant temperature sensor to the specified torque. Tightening torque: 30 ± 9 N.m (22 ± 7 ft-lb)
>> D << HOSE CLIP/RADIATOR UPPER HOSE INSTALLATION
| CAUTION | Never reuse the hose clip whose claw is broken off to prevent the rusting. |
- Make mating mark on a new hose clip in the same position as the remove one.
- Insert the radiator hose until the protrusion of the thermostat housing.
- Align the mating marks on the radiator hose and hose clamp, and then connect the radiator hose.
- Remove the hose clip claw to tighten the radiator hose.
>> A << RADIATOR HOSE/HOSE CLIP INSTALLATION
| CAUTION | Never reuse the hose clip whose claw is broken off to prevent the rusting. |
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- Make mating mark on a new hose clip in the same position as the remove one.
- Insert the radiator hose until the protrusion of the pipe.
- Align the mating marks on the radiator hose and hose clip.
- Remove the hose clip claw and shorten the hose clip, then install the radiator hose.
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<< A >> HOSE CLIP/RADIATOR HOSE REMOVAL
- Make mating marks on the radiator hose and the hose clip as shown to install them in the original position.
- Break off the tip of hose clip claw and spread out the hose clip, then disconnect the radiator hose. NOTE: If there is a hose clip claw, the hose clip cannot spread to capacity because the claw contacts the hose clip.
| CAUTION | Never reuse the hose clip whose claw is broken off to prevent the rusting. |
- Make mating mark on a new hose clip in the same position as the remove one.
- Insert the radiator hose until the protrusion of the pipe.
- Align the mating marks on the radiator hose and hose clip.
- Remove the hose clip claw and shorten the hose clip, then install the radiator hose.