Water Outlet Removal/Installation

Water Outlet Removal and Installation

Removal

1. Drain the engine coolant Service and Repair.

2. Remove the air cleaner Service and Repair.

3. Remove the harness holder mounting bolts (A) and the ground cable (B).





4. Remove the harness holder (C).

5. Disconnect the upper radiator hose (A), the water bypass hose (B), and the heater hose (C).






6. Remove the water outlet.






Installation

1. Remove all of the old liquid gasket from the water outlet mating surfaces, the bolts, and the bolt holes.

2. Clean and dry the water outlet mating surfaces.

3. Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0003, or 08718-0009) to the cylinder head mating surface of the water outlet and to the inside edge of the bolt holes. Install the component within 5 minutes of applying the liquid gasket.

NOTE:

- Apply a 3.0 mm (0.118 in) diameter bead of liquid gasket along the broken line (A).
- If you apply liquid gasket P/N 08718-0012, the component must be installed within 4 minutes.
- If too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket, remove the old liquid gasket and residue, then reapply new liquid gasket.





4. Install the water outlet.

NOTE:

- After assembly, wait at least 30 minutes before filling the engine with coolant.
- Do not run the engine for at least 3 hours after installing the water outlet.





5. Connect the upper radiator hose (A), the water bypass hose (B), and the heater hose (C).






6. Install the harness holder (A) and the ground cable (B).






7. Clean up any spilled engine coolant.

8. Install the air cleaner Service and Repair.

9. Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the air from the cooling system Service and Repair.