Water Outlet Housing Replacement

Water Outlet Housing Replacement (LH2)

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
3. Remove the fuel injector sight shield.




4. Remove the throttle body from the water outlet housing.
5. Remove the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor.
6. Remove the purge solenoid.
7. Position the J 38185 to the hose clamps to remove the following hoses from the water outlet housing:
^ The surge tank outlet hose
^ The radiator hose
^ The heater hose
^ The bypass hose




8. Remove the bolts securing the water outlet housing to the cylinder heads. Discard the gasket.
9. Clean and inspect.
10. Remove the following components from the water outlet housing:
^ The water crossover pipe plug
^ The throttle body inlet heater hose fitting

Installation Procedure

1. Install a new water outlet housing gasket.
2. Place the water outlet housing in position and hand start the bolts to hold the housing in place.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

3. Tighten the water outlet housing bolts.

Tighten the water outlet housing bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

4. Connect the following hoses to the water outlet housing:
^ The bypass hose
^ The heater hose
^ The radiator hose
^ The surge tank inlet hose
5. Position the J 38185 to the hose clamps to secure the hoses to the water outlet housing.
6. Install the purge solenoid.




7. Install the MAP sensor.
8. Install the throttle body to the water outlet housing.
9. Install the fuel injector sight shield.
10. Install the air cleaner assembly.
11. Fill the cooling system.