Water Outlet Removal and Installation

Water Outlet Removal and Installation

Removal

1. Drain the engine coolant. Service and Repair

2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Service and Repair

3. Remove the air cleaner bracket (A), then remove the harness holder (B) from the cylinder head.

4. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor 1 connector (C).






5. Remove the air cleaner bracket (A) and disconnect the upper radiator hose (B) and the water bypass hose (C).






6. Remove the water outlet (A) and ECT sensor 1 (B).






Installation

1. Remove all of the old liquid gasket from the water outlet mating surfaces, bolts, and bolt holes.

2. Clean and dry the water outlet mating surfaces.

3. Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0001, 08718-0003, or 08718-0009, evenly to the cylinder head mating surface of the water outlet. Install the component within 5 minutes of applying the liquid gasket.
NOTE:

- If you apply liquid gasket P/N 08718-0012, the component must be installed within 4 minutes,

- If too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket, remove the old liquid gasket and residue, then reapply new liquid gasket.





4. Install the water outlet (A), then install ECT sensor 1 (B) with a new O-ring (C).
NOTE:

- Wait at least 30 minutes before filling the engine with coolant.

- Do not run the engine for within 3 hours after installing the water outlet.





5. Install the air cleaner housing bracket (A) and connect the upper radiator hose (B) and the water bypass hose (C).






6. Connect the ECT sensor 1 connector (A).

7. Install the harness holder (B) on the cylinder head, then install the air cleaner housing bracket (C).

8. Install the air cleaner assembly. Service and Repair

9. Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the air from the cooling system with the heater valve open. Service and Repair

10. Clean up any spilled engine coolant.