Removal and Installation

Loosen the drain plug, and drain the engine coolant. Remove the radiator cap to drain with speed.
Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to "AIR CLEANER ")
Disconnect the water temperature sensor connector (A).
Disconnect the radiator upper hose (B).
Remove the heater hose (C).
Disconnect the water hose (D).

Fig 1: Water Temperature Sensor Connector And Radiator Hoses
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Remove the water temperature control assembly (B).
Tightening torque:

9.8 ~ 11.7 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Water Temperature Control Assembly
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION: Clean the surface of the water temperature control assembly before installing.