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ENGINE COOLING 6B-9
Thermostat
Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Drain engine coolant from the radiator and engine.
3. Disconnect radiator hose from the inlet pipe.
4. Remove thermostat housing.
5. Remove thermostat from thermostat housing.
Inspection
Suspend the thermostat in a water-filled container using thin
wire. Place a thermometer next to the thermostat.
Do not directly heat the thermostat.
Gradually increase the water temperature. Stir the water so
that the entire water is same temperature.
Confirm the temperature when the valve first begins to open.
Valve opening temperature 92
C (197.6
F)
Confirm the temperature when the valve is fully opened.
Valve full open temperature 107
C(224.6
F)
Make necessary repair and parts replacement if extreme wear
or damage is found during inspection.
Installation
1. Before installing thermostat, coat sealing surface with
silicon grease.
2. Install O-ring.
3. Install thermostat housing and tighten bolts to the specified
torque.
Torque: 15 N
m (1.5 kgf
m)
4. Installation rubber hose.
5. Replenish engine coolant (EC).
6. Start engine and check for EC leakage.
Fan Clutch with Cooling Fan
Inspection and Repair
Make necessary correction or parts replacement if wear,
damage or any other abnormal condition are found through
inspection.
Visually inspect for damage, leak (silicon grease) or other
abnormal conditions.
1. Inspection (on-vehicle)
1) Turn the fan clutch by hand when in a low temperature
condition before starting the engine, and confirm that it
can be turned readily.
2) Start the engine to warm it up until the temperature at the
fan clutch portion gets to around 80C. Then stop the
engine and confirm that the fan clutch can be turned with
considerable effort (clutch torque) when turned by hand.
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ENGINE COOLING 6B-11
Radiator
Radiator and Associated Parts
Legend
1 Radiator Hose
2 Drain Plug
3 Fan Guide, Lower
4 Fan Guide
5 Bracket 6 Reserve Tank Hose
7 Reserve Tank
8 Radiator Cap
9 Radiator Assembly
Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Loosen a drain plug to drain engine coolant (EC).
3. Disconnect radiator inlet hose and outlet hose.
4. Disconnect the reserve tank hose from radiator.
5. Lift out the radiator assembly, taking care not to damage
the radiator core.
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ENGINE FUEL (C24SE) 6C-3
When working on the fuel system, there are several things to
keep in mind:
Any time the fuel system is being worked on, disconnect the
negative battery cable except for those tests where battery
voltage is required.
Always keep a dry chemical (Class B) fire extinguisher near
the work area.
Replace all pipes with the same pipe and fittings that were
removed.
Clean and inspect "O" rings. Replace if required.
Always relieve the line pressure before servicing any fuel
system components.
Do not attempt repairs on the fuel system until you have
read the instructions and checked the pictures relating to
that repair.
Adhere to all Notices and Cautions.
All gasoline engines are designed to use only unleaded
gasoline. Unleaded gasoline must be used for proper emission
control system operation.
Its use will also minimize spark plug fouling and extend engine
oil life. Using leaded gasoline can damage the emission control
system and could result in loss of emission warranty coverage.
All cars are equipped with an Evaporative Emission Control
System. The purpose of the system is to minimize the escape
of fuel vapors to the atmosphere.
Service Precaution
CAUTION:
Always use the correct fastener in the proper location.
When you replace a fastener, use ONLY the exact part
number for that application. ISUZU will call out those
fasteners that require a replacement after removal. ISUZU
will also call out the fasteners that require thread lockers
or thread sealant. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, do
not use supplemental coatings (Paints, greases, or othe
r
corrosion inhibitors) on threaded fasteners or fastene
r
joint interfaces. Generally, such coatings adversely affect
the fastener torque and the joint clamping force, and may
damage the fastener. When you install fasteners, use the
correct tightening sequence and specifications. Following
these instructions can help you avoid damage to parts
and systems.
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ENGINE FUEL (C24SE) 6C-5
Fuel Filter
Fuel Filter and Associated Parts
Removal
CAUTION: When repair to the fuel system has been
completed, start engine and check the fuel system fo
r
loose connections or leakage. For the fuel system
diagnosis, see Section "Driveability and Emissions".
(2.4L)
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Disconnect the quick connector from the fuel filter.
3. Pull off fuel filter from the holder to side member side.
4. Remove the fuel filter.
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6C-6 ENGINE FUEL (C24SE)
Fuel Filter
Inspection
1. Replace the fuel filter if the fuel leaks from fuel filter
body or if the fuel filter body itself is damaged.
2. Replace the filter if it is clogged with dirt o
r
sediment.
Installation
1. Install the filter to holder from side member side.
NOTE: Attend direction of fuel filter. (1) to engine side
(2) to fuel tank side.
NOTE: Verify to hang holder hook to fuel filter.
NOTE: Verify to hang holder hook to fuel filter.
RTW36CSH000301
2. Connect the quick connector from the fuel tube to
the fuel filter.
NOTE: Pull of the left checker into the fuel pipe.
NOTE: Refer to “Fuel Tube/Quick Connector Fittings” in
this section when performing any repairs.
3. Tighten fuel filler cap until at least one click are
heard.
4. Connect the battery ground cable.
Inspection
After installation, start engine and check for fuel
leakage.
In–Tank Fuel Filter
The filter is located on the lower end of fuel pickup tube
in the fuel tank. It prevents dirt from entering the fuel
pipe and also stops water unless the filter is completely
submerged in the water. It is a selfcleaning type, no
t
requiring scheduled maintenance. Excess water and
sediment in the tank restricts fuel supply to the engine,
resulting in engine stoppage. In such a case, the tank
must be cleaned thoroughly.
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6C-10 ENGINE FUEL (C24SE)
Fuel Tube / Quick – Connector Fittings
Precautions
Do not light a match or create a flame.
Keep flames away from your work area to preven
t
flammable materials from catching fire.
Disconnect battery ground cable to preven
t
electrical shorts.
Pre-treat piping system or associated parts from
thermal damage or from spattering when welding
or similar heat-generating work.
Cautions During Work
140R100032
Legend
(1) O-ring
(2) Port
(3) Connector
(4) Plastic Tube
Do not expose the assembly to battery electrolyte or do
not wipe the assembly with a cloth used to wipe off spil
t
battery electorolyte.
Piping that has been splattered with battery electrolyte
or battery electrolyte soaked cloth that was wiped on the
piping cannot be used.
Removal
1. Open the fuel cap to relieve the fuel pressure in the
tank.
Use compressed air to remove any dirt on the fuel
quick connect fittings prior to disconnecting the
fittings.
141R100002
When disconnecting the fuel pipe, cover the area
with a cloth to prevent fuel from splashing as the
fuel pipe may still have some pressure in it.
2. For removal of the quick connector, hold the quick
connector in one hand, and pull out the connento
r
with the other hand while pressing the square
relieve button of the connector, as illustrated.
140R100037
NOTE: Do not use tools of any kind. Only use bare
hands when disconnecting the connector. Use a
lubricant (light oil) and/or push and pull the connecto
r
until the pipe is disconnected.
Cover the connectors that was removed with a
plastic bag, to prevent dust or rain water from
entering.
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ENGINE FUEL (C24SE) 6C-11
140R100028
Reuse of Quick–Connector
Replace the port and connector if scratch, dent or
crack is found.
Remove any dirt build up on the port when installing
the connector. Replace the connector, if there is any
forms of rust, dent, scratch.
After cleaning the port, insert it straight into the
connector until it clicks. After it clicks, try pulling a
t
49N (5kgf) it out to make sure that it is not drawn
and is securely locked.
140R100036
Assembling Advice
By applying engine oil or light oil to the pipe, port makes
pipe assembly easier. The pipe assembly should take
place immediately after applying oil (to prevent dus
t
from sticking to the pipe surface –which may
decrease sealing ability).
Test/Inspection After Assembling
1. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Turn the ignition key to the “ON" position and listen
for pump start-up sound. Inspect for leaks, the
fuel pressure will increase as the fuel pump is
actuated.
3. Perform leak inspection (step 2) several times.
4. Start the engine and observe the engine idle speed.
The presence of dirt in the fuel system may affec
t
the fuel injection system.
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6C-14 ENGINE FUEL (C24SE)
Removal
CAUTION: When repair to the fuel system has been
completed, start engine and check the fuel system
for loose connection or leakage. For the fuel system
diagnosis, see Section “Driveability and Emission".
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Loosen slowly the fuel filler cap.
NOTE: To prevent spouting out fuel to change the
pressure in the fuel tank.
NOTE: Cover opening of the filler neck to prevent any
dust entering.
3. Jack up the vehicle.
4. Support underneath of the fuel tank with a lifter.
5. Remove the inner liner of the wheel house on rea
r
left side.
6. Remove fasten bolt to the filler neck from the
body.
7. Disconnect the quick connector (8) into the fuel
tube from the fuel pipe and the evapo tube from
evapo joint connector.
NOTE: Cover the quick connector to prevent any dus
t
entering and fuel leaking.
NOTE: Refer to “Fuel Tube/Quick Connector Fittings” in
this section when performing any repairs.
8. Remove fasten bolt (1) to the tank band and the
tank band (2).
9. Disconnect the pump and sender connector on the
fuel pump and remove the harness from weld clip
on the fuel tank.
10. Lower the fuel tank (6).
NOTE: When the fuel tank is lowered from the vehicle,
don’t scratch each hose and tube by around other pars.
Installation
1. Rise the fuel tank into position.
NOTE: Ensure hoses and tubes do not foul on othe
r
component.
2. Connect the pump and sender connector to the
fuel pump and install harness to into the plastic clip
welded to the top of the fuel tank..
NOTE: The connector must be certainly connected
against stopper.
Ensure tank band anchor mates with guide hole on
frame.
3. Install the tank band to fasten bolt.
Torque: 68 N
m (6.9kg
m/50 lb ft)
NOTE: The anchor of the tank band must be certainly
installed to guide hole on frame.
4. Connect the quick connector from the fuel tube to
the fuel pipe and the evapo tube from evapo join
t
connector.
NOTE: Pull off the left checker into the fuel pipe.
NOTE: Refer to “Fuel Tube/Quick Connector Fittings” in
this section when performing any repairs.
5. Install the filler neck to the body by bolt.
6. Install the inner liner of the wheel house on rea
r
side.
7. Remove lifter to support underneath of the fuel
tank.
8. Put back the vehicle.
9. Tigten the filler cap until at least three clicks are
heard.
10. Connect the battery ground cable.