Water Outlet Removal/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), then remove the ECT sensor 1 (B).






Installation

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

2. Clean and dry the water outlet mating surfaces.

3. Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0003, or 08718-0009 to the cylinder head mating surface of the water outlet. 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.





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 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 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. Service and Repair

10. Clean up any spilled engine coolant.