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Exhaust Pipe Gas Control Actuator: Installation: Installation

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  1. INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE GAS CONTROL ACTUATOR 
    NOTE:

    When installing the water hose, ensure that the exhaust heat recirculation system is filled with coolant. Otherwise, the electric water pump may be damaged.

    1. Apply engine coolant to the O-ring.
      Fig 1: Identifying Exhaust Pipe Gas Control Actuator Case, Stopper, Actuator & O - Ring
      GTY229350Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Exhaust Pipe Gas Control Actuator Case
      *2 Exhaust Pipe Gas Control Stopper
      *3 Exhaust Pipe Gas Control Actuator
      *4 O-ring
      *5 Piston
    2. Install the exhaust pipe gas control actuator and exhaust pipe gas control stopper.
      NOTE:
      • Be sure to install the exhaust pipe gas control stopper in the correct direction.
      • Check that the O-ring is not deformed, cracked or swollen.
      • Be sure to install the exhaust pipe gas control actuator until it touches the exhaust pipe gas control stopper.
      • When installing the exhaust pipe gas control actuator, do not push on the piston.
      • Make sure that the exhaust pipe gas control actuator and the exhaust pipe gas control stopper are free of oil.
    3. Install a new gasket and the exhaust pipe gas control actuator case with the 3 bolts and 3 nuts.
      Fig 2: Identifying Exhaust Pipe Gas Control Actuator, Gasket, Actuator Case, Bolts & Nuts
      GTY214455Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Gasket
      *2 Exhaust Pipe Gas Control Actuator

      Torque: 5.0 N*m (51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • Be sure to install a new gasket in the correct direction.
      • Make sure that the exhaust pipe gas control actuator case and the new gasket are free of oil.
    4. Using a screwdriver with the tip taped, pry the portion indicated in the illustration to engage the spring.
      Fig 3: Identifying Exhaust Pipe Gas Control Actuator Spring & Taped Screwdriver
      GTY223929Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Protective Tape
    5. Connect the 2 water hoses.
      Fig 4: Identifying Water Hoses & Clamps
      GTY235015Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. ADD ENGINE COOLANT (for Engine)  See step  2
  3. INSPECT FOR COOLANT LEAK  . Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 1
  4. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER