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2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
REMOVAL
a.Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
b. To avoid damaging the cylinder head, wait until the engine coolant temperature drops below normal
temperature before removing it.
c. When handling a metal gasket, take care not to fold the gasket or damage the contact surface of the gasket.
d. To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.
a.Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.
b. Turn the crankshaft pulley so that the No. 1 piston is at top dead center.
1. Remove the air duct and the battery(A) after disconnecting the terminals(B) from the battery.
2.Remove the engine cover.
3. Remove the intake air hose and air cleaner assembly.
(1) Disconnect the MAF connector(A).
(2) Disconnect the breather hose(B) from air cleaner hose.
(3) Remove the intake air hose and air cleaner assembly(C).
4.Remove the upper radiator hose(A) and lower radiator hose(B).
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5.Remove the fuel inlet hose(A) from the delivery pipe.
6.Disconnect the engine wiring harness connectors.
(1) Disconnect the No.1/No.2 knock sensor connectors(A,B), the oil pressure switch connector(C), the ignition coil
harness(D) and the No.1 VIS(Variable Induction System) connector(E).
(2)Disconnect the bank 1 front/rear O2 sensor connectors(A).
(3)Disconnect the injection connectors(A,B,C), the ground lines(D), the condensor connector(E) and the Ignition
coil connectors(F).
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a.Do not start engine for thirty minites after assembling the cylinder head cover.
b. Do not reuse the cylinder head cover gasket.
14. Install the water temp. control assembly.
15. Install the intake manifold assembly.
16. Install the exhaust mainfold assembly.
17. Install the power steering pump.(Refer to 'ST' group).
18. Install the drive belt(A).
19.Install the heater hose.
20. Connect the brake vaccume hose(A).
21.Install the PCV(Pulge Control Valve) hose(A).
22.Connect the engine wiring harness connectors.
(1) Connect the bank 1 CMP sensor connector(A).
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2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
REMOVAL
a.Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
b. To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.
a.Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.
1. Remove the engine cover.
2. Disconnect the neagative terminal from the battery and remove the battery(A).
3.Remove the intake air hose and air cleaner assembly.
(1) Disconnect the MAF connector(A).
(2) Disconnect the breather hose(B) from air cleaner hose.
(3) Remove the intake air hose and air cleaner assembly(C).
4.Remove the battery tray(A).
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5.Remove the under cover.
6.Drain the engine coolant.
7. Remove the upper radiator hose(A) and lower radiator hose(B).
8.Remove the transaxle oil cooler hoses(A/T vehicles only).
9. Remove the fuel inlet hose(A) from the delivery pipe.
10. Disconnect the engine wiring harness connectors.
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(10)Disconnect the bank 1 CMP sensor connector(A).
11.Disconnect engine wiring.
(1) Remove the engine room fuse and relay box cover(A).
(2) Disconnect the PCM connectors(B).
(3) Disconnect the FAM connectors(C)(Refer to HA group).
(4)Unscrew the FAM mounting bolts(D - 3EA) and take the FAM(E) out of the splash shield(F).
(5) Disconnect the connector(G) from the splash shield(B).
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4.Disconnect the ECT(Engine Coolant Temperature) sensor connector.
5. Remove the coolant hose related to the heater hoses and the ECT(Engine Coolant Temperature) system.
6. Remove wiring protector.
7. Remove water temperature control assembly(A) and the gaskets(B).
8.Remove the water pipe(A).
THERMOSTAT
Removal of the thermostat would have an adverse effect, causing a lowering of cooling efficiency. Do not remove
the thermostat, even if the engine tends to overheat.
1. Drain engine coolant so its level is below thermostat.
2. Remove the coolant inlet pitting(A) and the thermostat(B).
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29.4 ~ 41.2Nm(3.0 ~ 4.2kgf.m, 21.7 ~ 30.4lb- ft
Use new O - rings and wet them with water or coolant when reassembling.
3. Install the wiring protector.
4. Connect the heater hose and ECT hose.
5. Connect the ECT sensor connector.
6. Connect the radiator upper and the lower hose(A).
7.Install the air cleaner assembly.
8. Fill with engine coolant.
9. Start engine and check for leaks.
10. Recheck engine coolant level.
THERMOSTAT
1.Place thermostat(B) in coolant inlet pitting(A).
Install the thermostat with the jiggle valve upward.