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Thermal Bypass Fitting Replacement



Thermal Bypass Fitting Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Drain the cooling system.




2. Release and slide the thermal bypass pipe hose clamp (2) away from the thermal bypass fitting.
3. Remove the thermal bypass hose (1) from the thermal bypass fitting.




4. Release and slide the heater outlet hose clamp (1) away from the thermal bypass fitting.
5. Remove the heater outlet hose (2) from the thermal bypass fitting.




6. Remove the thermal bypass fitting bolt (2).
7. Remove the thermal bypass fitting (1).
8. Remove the seal from the thermal bypass fitting.

Installation Procedure

1. Install a new seal to the thermal bypass fitting.
2. Apply engine coolant to the thermal bypass fitting seal to ease installation.




3. Install the thermal bypass fitting (1).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

4. Install the thermal bypass fitting bolt (2).

Tighten the bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).




5. Install the heater outlet hose (2) to the thermal bypass fitting.
6. Position the heater outlet hose clamp (1) over the thermal bypass fitting.




7. Install the thermal bypass hose (1) to the thermal bypass fitting.
8. Position the thermal bypass pipe hose clamp (2) over the thermal bypass fitting.
9. Fill the cooling system.