Removal [12/2019 - ]: Procedure
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- DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (for Engine)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE GAS CONTROL ACTUATOR
- Slide the 2 clips and disconnect the outlet heater water hose D and inlet heater water hose D from the No. 2 outlet water pipe and inlet water pipe.
*1 Outlet Heater Water Hose D *2 Inlet Heater Water Hose D *a No. 2 Outlet Water Pipe *b Inlet Water Pipe - Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, secure the exhaust gas control valve in the open position as shown in the illustration.
*a Protective Tape *b Exhaust Gas Control Valve - Remove the 2 bolts and exhaust pipe gas control actuator sub-assembly and exhaust pipe gas control actuator gasket.
*a No. 1 Outlet Water Pipe *b No. 2 Outlet Water Pipe *c Inlet Water Pipe NOTE:- When removing the exhaust pipe gas control actuator sub-assembly, use caution because coolant may spill out from the exhaust heat recirculation system.
- Do not apply any excessive force to the No. 1 outlet water pipe, No. 2 outlet water pipe and inlet water pipe when removing the exhaust pipe gas control actuator sub-assembly.
- While closing No. 2 outlet water pipe, apply compressed air to inlet water pipe to remove the exhaust pipe gas control actuator shown in the illustration.
*1 Exhaust Pipe Gas Control Actuator *a No. 2 Outlet Water Pipe *b Inlet Water Pipe HINT:
Use a piece of cloth to catch the exhaust pipe gas control actuator.
- Slide the 2 clips and disconnect the outlet heater water hose D and inlet heater water hose D from the No. 2 outlet water pipe and inlet water pipe.
