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10. Lift up and remove the radiator.
CAUTION:
Do not damage or scratch air conditioner condenser and
radiator core when removing.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
• Check for leaks of engine coolant. Refer to CO-10, "Inspection".
• Start and warm up the engine. Visually check for leaks of the engine coolant and A/T fluid.
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CO-18
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ENGINE COOLING FAN
ENGINE COOLING FAN
Removal and Installation (Crankshaft Driven Type)INFOID:0000000001538862
REMOVAL
1. Remove the air duct and resonator assembly. Refer to EM-25, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the engine front undercover using power tool.
3. Remove the lower radiator shroud. Refer to CO-15, "
Removal and Installation".
4. Remove the drive belt. Refer to EM-13, "
Removal and Installation".
5. Remove the cooling fan.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Fan Coupling
Inspect fan coupling for oil leakage and bimetal conditions.
Fan Bracket
• Visually check that there is no significant looseness in the fan bracket shaft, and that it turns smoothly by hand.
• If there are any unusual concerns, replace the cooling fan pulley.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Install cooling fan with its front mark “F” facing front of engine. Refer to CO-18, "
Removal and Installation
(Crankshaft Driven Type)".
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Cooling fan 2. Fan coupling3. Fan bracket
4. Cooling fan pulley A. Front mark ⇐Engine front
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THERMOSTAT AND WATER PIPING
THERMOSTAT AND WATER PIPING
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001538865
REMOVAL
Removal of Thermostat
1. Drain engine coolant from the radiator. Refer to CO-11, "Changing Engine Coolant".
CAUTION:
Perform when engine is cold.
2. Remove the air duct and resonator assembly. Refer to EM-25, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Remove the engine room cover using power tools.
4. Disconnect the water suction hose from the water inlet.
5. Remove the water inlet and thermostat.
Removal of Thermostat Housing, Water Outlet and Heater Pipe
1. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to EM-26, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the thermostat housing, water outlet and heater pipe.
Removal of Water Cut Valve
1. Drain the engine coolant from the radiator. Refer to CO-11, "Changing Engine Coolant".
CAUTION:
Perform when the engine is cold.
2. Remove the air duct and resonator assembly. Refer to EM-25, "
Removal and Installation".
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1. Heater pipe2. Gasket 3. Water outlet
4. Gasket 5. O-ring 6. O-ring
7. Thermostat housing 8. Rubber ring 9. Thermostat
10. Water inlet 11. Water suction hose 12. Water suction pipe
13. Gasket 14. Heater pipe
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Standard and LimitINFOID:0000000001538866
ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE)
Unit: (US qt, Imp qt)
THERMOSTAT
RADIATOR
Unit: kPa (kg/cm2 , psi)
Engine coolant capacity with reservoir ("MAX" level)14.4 (15 1/4, 12 5/8)
Valve opening temperature80 - 84°C (176 - 183 °F)
Maximum valve lift More than 10 mm/95°C (0.39 in/203 °F)
Valve closing temperature 77°C (171 °F) or higher
Reservoir cap relief pressure Standard 95 - 125 (0.97- 1.28, 14 - 18)
Leakage test pressure 137 (1.4, 20)
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SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
Most of these incidents can be repaired by adjusting, se
curing or insulating the item(s) or component(s) caus-
ing the noise.
SUNROOF/HEADLINING
Noises in the sunroof/headlining area c an often be traced to one of the following:
1. Sunroof lid, rail, linkage or seals making a rattle or light knocking noise
2. Sunvisor shaft shaking in the holder
3. Front or rear windshield touching headlining and squeaking
Again, pressing on the components to stop the noise while duplicating the conditions can isolate most of these
incidents. Repairs usually consist of insulating with felt cloth tape.
SEATS
When isolating seat noise it's important to note the pos ition the seat is in and the load placed on the seat when
the noise is present. These conditions should be duplicated when verifying and isolating the cause of the
noise.
Cause of seat noise include:
1. Headrest rods and holder
2. A squeak between the seat pad cushion and frame
3. The rear seatback lock and bracket
These noises can be isolated by moving or pressing on the suspected components while duplicating the con-
ditions under which the noise occurs. Most of thes e incidents can be repaired by repositioning the component
or applying urethane tape to the contact area.
UNDERHOOD
Some interior noise may be caused by components under the hood or on the engine wall. The noise is then
transmitted into the passenger compartment.
Causes of transmitted underhood noise include:
1. Any component mounted to the engine wall
2. Components that pass through the engine wall
3. Engine wall mounts and connectors
4. Loose radiator mounting pins
5. Hood bumpers out of adjustment
6. Hood striker out of adjustment
These noises can be difficult to isolate since they cannot be reached from the interior of the vehicle. The best
method is to secure, move or insulate one component at a time and test drive the \
vehicle. Also, engine RPM
or load can be changed to isolate the noise. Repairs can usually be made by moving, adjusting, securing, or
insulating the component causing the noise.
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HOOD
1. Remove the front fender protector (LH). Refer to
EXT-23, "Removal and Installation".
2. Disconnect the hood lock primary and secondary hood lock cables from the hood lock. Unclip the primary
cable from the radiator core support upper and hood ledge.
3. Remove the hood lock assembly.
4. Remove the secondary hood lock release assembly.
5. Remove the grommet from the dash lower, and pull the primary hood lock cable into the passenger room.
CAUTION:
While pulling, be careful not to dama ge the outside of the hood lock cable.
INSTALLATION
1. Pull the hood lock cable through the dash lower hole into the engine room.
Be careful not to bend the cable too much, keeping the radius
100mm (3.94 in) or more.
2. Make sure the cable is not offset from the positioning grommet, and push the grommet into the dash lower hole securely.
3. Apply sealant around the grommet at * mark.
4. Install the primary and secondary cables securely to the hood lock.
5. Install the hood lock and the secondary hood lock release assemblies.
6. Check the hood lock adjustment and hood opener operation. Refer to DLK-223, "
Fitting Adjustment".
Hood Lock Control InspectionINFOID:0000000001542679
CAUTION:
If the hood lock cable is bent or deformed, replace it.
1. Remove the front grille. Refer to EXT-17, "
Removal and Installation".
2. Make sure the secondary latch is properly engaged with the sec- ondary striker with hood's own weight by dropping it from
approx. 200 mm (7.87 in) height.
3. While operating the hood opener, carefully make sure the front end of the hood is raised by approx. 20 mm (0.79 in). Also make
sure the hood opener returns to the original position.
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1. Body ground (view with battery re-
moved) 2. Body ground (view with battery re-
moved) 3. Body ground
4. No. 1 ignition coil 5. Engine ground6. Mass air flow sensor (with intake air
temperature sensor)
7. IPDM E/R 8. Battery9. Radiator hose
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1. EVAP canister purge volume control
solenoid valve (view with engine
cover removed) 2. EVAP service port (view with engine
cover removed) 3. Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
(view from under the vehicle)
4. Engine oil pan (view from under the vehicle) 5. Condenser-1
6. Brake fluid reservoir
7. EVAP canister (view with fuel tank removed) 8. EVAP control system pressure sen-
sor (view with fuel tank removed) 9. EVAP canister vent control valve
(view with fuel tank removed)
10. Rear suspension member (view with fuel tank removed) 11. Refrigerant pressure sensor (view
with front grille removed) 12. Intake valve timing control position
sensor (bank 2) (view with engine
cover and intake air duct removed)
13. Intake valve timing control position sensor (bank 1) (view with engine
cover and intake air duct removed) 14. Intake valve timing control solenoid
valve (bank 2) (view with engine cov-
er and intake air duct removed) 15. Drive belt (view with engine cover
and intake air duct removed)
16. Radiator hose (view with engine cov- er and intake air duct removed) 17. Intake valve timing control solenoid
valve (bank 1) (view with engine cov-
er and intake air duct removed)
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