REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <4G6>

Pre-removal Operation

Engine Room Under Cover Removal (Refer to GROUP 51 - Under Cover ) <2WD>.
Under Skid Plate and Engine Room Under Cover Removal (Refer to GROUP 51 - Under Cover ) <4WD>.
Engine Coolant Draining (Refer to ).
Air Cleaner and Air Cleaner to Throttle Body Duct Assembly Removal (Refer to GROUP 15 - Air Cleaner <4G6> ).

Post-installation Operation

Air Cleaner and Air Cleaner to Throttle Body Duct Assembly Installation (Refer to GROUP 15 - Air Cleaner <4G6> ).
Engine Coolant Refilling (Refer to ).
Engine Room Under Cover Installation (Refer to GROUP 51 - Under Cover ) <2WD>.
Under Skid Plate and Engine Room Under Cover Installation (Refer to GROUP 51 - Under Cover ) <4WD>.

			Removal steps
<<A>>	>>C<<	1.	Radiator lower hose connection
		2.	Battery wiring cable connection
	>>B<<	3.	Inlet fitting water pipe
	>>B<<	4.	Cooling water line O-ring
		5.	Cooling water inlet hose fitting
	>>A<<	6.	Thermostat

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

<<A>> RADIATOR LOWER HOSE DISCONNECTION

Make mating marks on the radiator lower hose and the hose clamp. Disconnect the radiator lower hose.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION

caution

Make absolutely sure that no oil adheres to the rubber ring of the thermostat. Also do not fold or scratch the rubber ring during installation.

Install the thermostat so that the jiggle valve is facing straight up. Be careful not to fold or scratch the rubber ring.

>>B<< COOLING WATER LINE O-RING/INLET FITTING WATER PIPE INSTALLATION

caution

Care must be taken not to permit engine oil or other greases to adhere to the cooling water line O-ring.
When inserting the inlet fitting water pipe, check to be sure that there is no sand, dirt, etc. on its inner surface.

Fit the cooling water line O-ring to the groove in the inlet fitting water pipe. Then lubricate the cooling water line O-ring and the inside of the cooling water inlet hose fitting with water, and then insert the inlet fitting water pipe to the cooling water inlet hose fitting.

>>C<< RADIATOR LOWER HOSE CONNECTION

1.Insert the radiator lower hose as far as the projection of the cooling water inlet hose fitting.
2.Align the mating marks on the radiator lower hose and hose clamp, and then connect the radiator lower hose.