REMOVAL
| WARNING | Never remove radiator cap when engine is hot. Serious burns may occur from high-pressure engine coolant escaping from radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around the radiator cap. Slowly turn it a quarter of a turn to release built-up pressure. Then turn it all the way. |
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- Remove engine under cover.
- Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to " «DRAINING»(ref-405858-S29130854792011062300000) ". CAUTION: Perform this step when the engine is cold.
- Remove air duct (inlet). Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-405857-S32750664462011062300000) ".
- Remove radiator hose (upper) and reservoir tank hose.
- Disconnect harness connector from fan motor, and move it aside.
- Remove cooling fan assembly (1). CAUTION: Be careful not to damage radiator core when removing.
- Removal radiator hose (lower).
- Remove radiator upper clips by pulling the tabs outside to release the lock. CAUTION: Never pull the tabs outside excessively to prevent it from damaging.
- Remove radiator. CAUTION: Be careful not to damage or scratch radiator core.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
Radiator Upper Clip
Install radiator upper clip on radiator core connection as follows
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- Install mounting rubbers (upper) on mounting pins of radiator.
- Align radiator upper clip with radiator core connection, then insert radiator upper clip straight into radiator core connections until a click is heard.
- After connecting radiator upper clip, use the following method to check it is fully connected. Visually confirm that two radiator upper clips are connected to radiator core connections. Move radiator upper clip and the radiator forward and backward to check they are securely connected.
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- Attach spacer to tip of the radiator plate pliers A (SST). Spacer specification: 1.5 mm (0.059 in) thick x 18 mm (0.71 in) wide x 8.5 mm (0.335 in) long.
- Check that when the radiator plate pliers A [SST: KV99103510 (-)] are closed dimension H" is approximately 7.6 mm (0.299 in).
- Adjust dimension H" with spacer, if necessary.
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- Remove upper and lower tanks with the radiator plate pliers B (SST). Grip the crimped edge and bend it upwards so that the radiator plate pliers B [SST: KV99103520 (-)] slips off. CAUTION: Never bend excessively. In areas where the radiator plate pliers B [SST: KV99103520 (-)] cannot be used, use a screwdriver to bend the edge up. CAUTION: Be careful not to damage tank.
- Remove sealing rubber.
- Check the edge stands straight up.
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- Clean contact portion of tank.
- Install new sealing rubber while pressing it with fingers. CAUTION: Be careful not to twist sealing rubber.
- Caulk tank in numerical order as shown in the figure with the radiator plate pliers A (SST). Use pliers in the locations where the radiator plate pliers A [SST: KV99103510 (-)] cannot be used.
- Check that the rim is completely crimped down. Standard height "H" : 8.0 - 8.4 mm (0.315 - 0.331 in)
- Check that there is no leakage. Refer to " «INSPECTION»(ref-405858-S26368716112011062300000) ".
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- Apply pressure with the radiator cap tester adapter (commercial service tool) (A) and the radiator cap tester (commercial service tool). Testing pressure: Refer to " «RADIATOR»(ref-405858-S33018049132011062300000) ". WARNING: To prevent the risk of hose coming undone while under pressure, securely fasten it down with hose clamp.
- Check for leakage by soaking radiator in water container with the testing pressure applied.
- Remove engine under cover.
- Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to " «DRAINING»(ref-405858-S29130854792011062300000) ". CAUTION: Perform this step when the engine is cold.
- Remove air duct (inlet). Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-405857-S32750664462011062300000) ".
- Remove radiator hose (upper) and reservoir tank hose. Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-405858-S08647672742011062300000) ".
- Disconnect harness connector from fan motor, and move harness to aside.
- Remove cooling fan assembly. CAUTION: Be careful not to damage or scratch on radiator core when removing.
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
| CAUTION | Only use genuine parts for radiator shroud and cooling fan mounting bolt and observe the specified torque (to prevent radiator from being damaged). |
Note. Cooling fan is controlled by ECM. For details, refer to " SYSTEM DIAGRAM " (for California), " SYSTEM DIAGRAM " (for Mexico) or " SYSTEM DIAGRAM " (Except for California and Mexico).
- Drain engine coolant. Refer to " «DRAINING»(ref-405858-S29130854792011062300000) ". CAUTION: Perform this step when engine is cold.
- Remove the following parts. Drive belt: Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-405857-S20240080852011062300000) ". Drive belt auto-tensioner: Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-405857-S25208921022011062300000) ". Alternator: Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-405862-S08298258882011062300000) ".
- Remove water pump. Engine coolant leakage from cylinder block, so have a receptacle ready below. CAUTION: Handle water pump vane so that it does not contact any other parts. Water pump cannot be disassembled and should be replaced as a unit.
- Remove water pump housing with the following procedure: Remove exhaust manifold cover. Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-405857-S41215851232011062300000) ". Remove oil level gauge and oil level gauge guide. Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-405857-S05162759162011062300000) ". CAUTION: Plug the oil level gauge guide opening to prevent oil pan from entering foreign materials. Remove mounting bolts for water pipe. Remove water pump housing.
- Remove exhaust manifold and three way catalyst assembly. Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-405857-S41215851232011062300000) ".
- Remove water pipe.
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
- When inserting water pipe end into cylinder block, apply a neutral detergent to O-ring. Then insert it immediately.
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- Check visually that there is no significant dirt or rusting on water pump body and vane.
- Check that there is no looseness in vane shaft, and that it turns smoothly when rotated by hand.
- Replace water pump, if necessary.
- Remove battery. Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-405851-S15020203572011062300000) ".
- Disconnect engine room harness connectors at unit sides TCM and ECM, and then move it to aside.
- Remove battery tray.
- Remove air duct and resonator assembly and air cleaner case assembly. Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-405857-S32750664462011062300000) ".
- Drain engine coolant. Refer to " «DRAINING»(ref-405858-S29130854792011062300000) ". CAUTION: Perform this step when engine is cold.
- Disconnect radiator hose (lower) at water inlet side. Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-405858-S08647672742011062300000) ".
- Disconnect water hose at water inlet side. (Type 1)
- Remove water inlet and thermostat.
- Remove water control valve with the following procedure: Disconnect radiator hose (upper) at water control valve housing (water outlet) side. Disconnect harness connector from engine coolant temperature sensor. Remove CVT fluid level gauge and CVT fluid charging pipe. Refer to " «2WD : EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-405866-S27854488712011062300000) " (2WD models) or " «AWD : EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-405866-S36220557542011062300000) " (AWD models). Disconnect water hoses. Disconnect air fuel ratio sensor 1 and heated oxygen sensor 2 harness connectors, and remove harness clips from heater pipe. Remove heater pipe and heater hose. After removing water control valve housing (water outlet), remove water control valve.
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
Thermostat and Water Control Valve
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- Install thermostat and water control valve with making rubber ring (1) groove fit to thermostat flange and water control valve flange (A) with the whole circumference. (The example in the figure shows water control valve.) NOTE: Same procedure is applied for installation of thermostat.
- Install thermostat with jiggle valve facing upwards. (The position deviation may be within the range of 20 degrees as shown in the figure.)
- Install water control valve with the arrow facing up and the frame center part facing upwards. (The position deviation may be within the range of 20 degrees as shown in the figure.)
Heater Pipe Installation
Apply a neutral detergent to O-ring, then quickly insert the insertion part of heater pipe into cylinder block.
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- Place a thread (A) so that it is caught in the valves of thermostat (1) and water control valve. Immerse fully in a container (B) filled with water. Heat while stirring. (The example in the figure shows thermostat.)
- The valve opening temperature is the temperature at which the valve opens and falls from the thread.
- Continue heating. Check the maximum valve lift amount. NOTE: The maximum valve lift amount standard temperature for water control valve is the reference value.
- After checking the maximum valve lift amount, lower the water temperature and check the valve closing temperature. Standard Thermostat : Refer to " «THERMOSTAT»(ref-405858-S15631709482011062300000) ". Water control valve : Refer to " «WATER CONTROL VALVE»(ref-405858-S38074400852011062300000) ".
- If out of the standard, replace either or both thermostat and water control valve.