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Fig. 53: Connecting Radiator Lower Hose
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INSPECTION Thermostat Check 1. Immerse the thermostat in water, and heat the water while stirring. Check the
thermostat valve opening temperature.
Standard value: Valve opening temperature: 88°1.5°C. (190+/-3°F)
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Fig. 54: Checking Thermostat Valve Opening Temperature
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2. Check that the amount of valve lift is at the standard value when the water is at
the full-opening temperature.
Standard value:
Full-opening temperature:100°C (212°F)
Amount of valve lift: 9.0 mm (0.35 inch) or more
NOTE: Measure the valve height when the thermostat is fully
closed, and use this measurement to compare the valve
height when the thermostat is fully open.
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Fig. 55: Checking Valve Lift
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WATER PUMP REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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Fig. 56: Removing/Installing Water Pump Components
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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT > >A<< O-RING INSTALLATION Fit the O-ring into the groove of the water pipe ends, and apply water to the
circumference of the O-rin
g and the
pipe bores to insert the
pipe assembl
y.
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Fig. 57: Installing O
-Ring
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WATER HOSE AND WATER PIPE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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Fig. 58: Removing/Installing Water Hose And Water Pipe Components
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REMOVAL SERVICE POINT << A >> RADIATOR UPPER HOSE DISCONNECTION After making mating marks on the radiator hose and hose clamp, disconnect the
radiator hose.
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Fig. 59: Disconnecting Radiator Upper Hose
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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS > >A<< O-RING INSTALLATION Insert the O-ring to the water pipe, and coat the outer portion of the O-ring with
water or en
gine coolant.
CAUTION: Do not allow engine oil or other grease to adhere to
the O-ring
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Fig. 60: Installing O
-Ring
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> >B<< ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR INSTALLATION Apply the specified sealant to the thread of the engine coolant temperature sensor,
and then tighten it to the specified torque.
Specified Sealant:3M(tm) AAD part number 8371 or equivalent
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