Water Passage Replacement

Water Passage Replacement

1. Drain the engine coolant Service and Repair.

2. Remove the alternator Removal and Replacement.

3. Remove the condenser fan shroud assembly.

4. Remove the A/C compressor without disconnecting the A/C hoses Engine Removal.

5. Remove the intake manifold.

- K24Z6 engine Service and Repair.

6. Remove the bolt (A) securing the connecting pipe.





7. Remove the lower radiator hose (B), the connecting pipe (C), the water bypass hose (D), and the harness clamp (E).

8. Remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose (A), then remove the water passage (B).






9. Remove the thermostat housing.





10. Remove the water pump Water Pump Replacement.

11. Install the water pump Water Pump Replacement.

12. Install the thermostat housing (A) with a new O-ring (B).





13. Clean and dry the water passage mating surfaces.

14. Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0003, or 08718-0009) to the engine block mating surface of the water passage and to the inside edge of the bolt holes. Install the component within 5 minutes of applying the liquid gasket.

NOTE:

- Apply a 3 mm (0.12 in) diameter bead of liquid gasket along the broken line (A).
- If too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket, remove the old liquid gasket and residue, then reapply new liquid gasket.





15. Install the water passage (A) with a new O-ring (B).

NOTE:

- Wait at least 30 minutes to allow the liquid gasket to cure before filling the engine with oil.
- Do not run the engine for at least 3 hours after installing the water passage.





16. Install the PCV hose (C).

17. Install the connecting pipe (A) with a new O-ring (B).





18. Install the lower radiator hose (C), the water bypass hose (D), and the harness clamp (E).

19. Tighten the bolt (F) securing the connecting pipe.

20. Install the intake manifold.

- K24Z6 engine Service and Repair.

21. Install the A/C compressor Engine Installation.

22. Install the condenser fan shroud assembly.

23. Install the alternator Removal and Replacement.

24. Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the air from the cooling system Service and Repair.