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Installation [12/2019 - 10/2022]: Procedure

  1. INSTALL WATER INLET WITH THERMOSTAT SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install a new gasket to the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.
    2. Install the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

      Torque: 10 N.m (102 kgf/cm, 7 ft.lbf) 

  2. CONNECT WATER BY-PASS HOSE 
    1. Connect the water by-pass hose and slide the clip to secure it.
  3. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 76

  4. INSTALL REAR ENGINE MOUNTING STAY RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  5. CONNECT ENGINE WIRE 
    1. Engage the clamp to connect the engine wire.
    2. Install the bolt.

      Torque: 10 N.m (102 kgf/cm, 7 ft.lbf) 

    3. Connect the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly connector.
  6. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Install the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH to the engine mounting spacer and vehicle body with the nut and 2 bolts.
      GTY1105416Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 72 N.m (734 kgf/cm, 53 ft.lbf) 

      NOTE:

      Temporarily tighten the bolt (A), and then fully tighten the 2 bolts and nut in the order of (B), (A) and (C).

    2. Install the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH to the front No. 1 engine mounting bracket LH with the 3 bolts and nut.

      Bolt 

      Torque: 72 N.m (734 kgf/cm, 53 ft.lbf) 

      Nut 

      Torque: 42 N.m (428 kgf/cm, 31 ft.lbf) 

    3. Connect the No. 2 earth wire to the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH with the bolt.

      Torque: 10 N.m (102 kgf/cm, 7 ft.lbf) 

    4. Install the suction hose sub-assembly, suction pipe sub-assembly and air conditioning tube and accessory assembly with the 2 clamps.
    5. Connect the connector.
  7. INSTALL RADIATOR RESERVE TANK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the radiator reserve tank assembly with the bolt and nut in the order shown in the illustration.
      Fig 1: Radiator Reserve Tank Assembly Bolt And Nut Tightening Sequence
      GTY1105018Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 5.0 N.m (51 kgf/cm, 44 in.lbf) 

    2. Engage the 3 clamps
  8. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE MOUNTING STAY RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  9. INSTALL V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 52 [12/2019 - 09/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 52 [09/2020 - 10/2022]

  10. ADD ENGINE COOLANT 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  11. INSPECT FOR COOLANT LEAK 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  12. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 78 [12/2019 - 09/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 78 [09/2020 - 10/2022]

  13. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 79 [12/2019 - 09/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 79 [09/2020 - 10/2022]

  14. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 80 [12/2019 - 09/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 80 [09/2020 - 10/2022]

  15. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 81 [12/2019 - 09/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 81 [09/2020 - 10/2022]

  16. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 82 [12/2019 - 09/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 82 [09/2020 - 10/2022]

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