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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 engine water pump assembly 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  3
  3. INSPECT FOR COOLANT LEAK  . Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 1
  4. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER