THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION


  1. INSTALL THERMOSTAT


    1. Install a new gasket to the thermostat.

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      Install the thermostat with the jiggle valve facing up.

      Tech Tips

      The jiggle valve may be set within 15° on either side of the prescribed position.

  2. INSTALL WATER INLET


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      Install the water inlet with the 3 bolts.

      Torque:
      13 N*m  { 133 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf }

  3. CONNECT ENGINE WIRE


    1. Connect the engine wire to the bracket.

  4. INSTALL VENTILATION PIPE


    1. Install the ventilation pipe with the bolt.

      Torque:
      20 N*m  { 204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf }

  5. INSTALL COMPRESSOR OUTLET ELBOW


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      Install the compressor outlet elbow with the 2 bolts and 2 clamps.

      Torque:
      Bolt (A)
      12 N*m  { 122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf }
      Bolt (B)
      32 N*m  { 326 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf }

  6. INSTALL AIR CLEANER HOSE ASSEMBLY


    1. Install the air cleaner hose assembly with the clamp.

  7. INSTALL AIR TUBE ASSEMBLY


    1. Install the air tube assembly with the 2 clamps and 2 bolts.

  8. INSTALL COMPRESSOR AND MAGNETIC CLUTCH (w/ Air Conditioning System)


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      Install the compressor and magnetic clutch with the 4 bolts.

      Torque:
      25 N*m  { 255 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Tighten the bolts in the order shown in the illustration to install the compressor and magnetic clutch.

  9. INSTALL FAN & GENERATOR V BELT


    1. Rotate the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley clockwise, and then install the fan and generator V belt.

      Note

      Make sure that the fan and generator V belt is set properly on each pulley.

    2. Check that the indicator mark of the V-ribbed belt tensioner Click here.

  10. INSTALL FENDER APRON MUDGUARD SEAL RH

  11. INSTALL ENGINE SERVICE HOLE SUB COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Install the engine service hole sub cover with the 5 bolts.

      Torque:
      13 N*m  { 133 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf }

  12. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

  13. INSTALL FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH (for Hi-back Seat Type)

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    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as RH side on the LH side.

  14. INSTALL FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH (for Low-back Seat Type)

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    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as RH side on the LH side.

  15. CONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE

  16. ADD ENGINE COOLANT


    1. Firmly tighten the drain plugs and fill the radiator reserve tank assembly with coolant to the top of the inlet.

    2. Loosen the bleeder plug of outlet housing.

    3. When air is bled and the coolant drains out, firmly install the bleeder plug.

    4. Add coolant up to the B line mark in the radiator reserve tank assembly and install the radiator cap.

      Coolant capacity
      Condition Capacity
      w/ rear heater 17.0 liters (18.0 US qts, 15.0 imp. qts)
      w/o rear heater 15.0 liters (15.9 US qts, 13.2 imp. qts)

    5. Warm up the engine.

    6. After the engine cools down check that the coolant level is between the LOW and FULL level marks.

  17. CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE

    CAUTION:

    Do not remove the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are still hot. Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.


    1. Fill the radiator with coolant and attach a radiator cap tester to the radiator.

    2. Warm up the engine.

    3. Using a radiator cap tester, increase the pressure inside the radiator to 137 kPa (1.4 kgf/cm2, 19.9 psi), and check that the pressure does not drop.

      Tech Tips

      If the pressure drops, check the hoses, radiator or water pump for leaks. If no external leaks are found, check the heater core, cylinder block and cylinder head.

  18. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER NO.1