![](../../../img/14/AC606081AE00ENG.png)
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1.Make mating marks on the
radiator upper hose and the hose clip as shown to install
them
in the original position.
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![](../../../img/14/AC302615AE00ENG.png)
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2.Break off the tip of hose
clip claw and spread out the hose clip, then disconnect the
radiator upper hose.
note |
If there is a hose clip claw,
the hose clip cannot spread to capacity because
the claw
contacts the hose clip.
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![](../../../img/14/AC509216AB00ENG.png)
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Use special tool water temp sensor
wrench (MB992042) to remove the engine coolant temperature
sensor.
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![](../../../img/14/AC103007AG00ENG.png)
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caution |
Avoid adhesion of engine oil
or grease to the O-ring.
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Fit the O-ring in the water inlet pipe groove, wet
the O-ring circumference or the pipe
mounting area inner wall, and then insert the
O-ring.
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![](../../../img/14/AC103399AB00ENG.png)
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1.Apply the specified
sealant to the thread of the engine coolant temperature
sensor. Specified sealant: ThreeBond 1324N or
equivalent
note |
Install the engine coolant
temperature sensor immediately after applying
sealant.
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![](../../../img/14/AC509216AB00ENG.png)
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2.
caution |
After the installation, until
a sufficient period of
time (one hour or more) elapses, do not apply
the oil or water to the sealant application area
or start the engine.
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Use special tool water temp sensor wrench (MB992042)
to tighten the engine coolant temperature
sensor to the specified torque. Tightening
torque: 30 ± 9 N·m
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1.
caution |
Never reuse the hose clip
whose claw is broken off to prevent
the rusting.
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Make mating mark on a new hose clip in the same
position as the remove one.
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![](../../../img/14/AC606082AX00ENG.png)
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2.Insert the radiator upper
hose until the protrusion of the water outlet
fitting. 3.Align the mating marks on the radiator
upper hose and hose clip. 4.Remove the hose clip
claw and shorten the hose clip, then install the radiator
upper
hose.
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