Water Outlet Removal and Installation

Removal

1.	Drain the engine coolant.

2.	Remove the air cleaner housing assembly.

3.	Remove the air cleaner housing bracket (A), then remove the harness holder (B) from the cylinder head.

4.	Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor 1 connector (C).

5.	Remove the air cleaner housing bracket (A), upper radiator hose (B), and water bypass hose (C).

6.	Remove the water outlet (A) and ECT sensor 1 (B).

Installation

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

2.	Clean, and dry the water outlet mating surfaces.

3.	Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08C70-K0234M, 08C70- K0334M or 08C70-X0331S, evenly to the cylinder head mating surface of the water outlet. NOTE: Do not install components if 5 minutes or more have passed after applying the liquid gasket. Instead, remove the old residue and reapply the liquid gasket.

4.	Install the water outlet (A), then install the ECT sensor 1 (B) with a new O-ring (C). NOTE: 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.	Install the air cleaner housing bracket (A), upper radiator hose (B), and water bypass hose (C).

6.	Connect the engine temperature (ECT) sensor 1 connector (A).

7.	Install the harness holder (B) on the cylinder head, then install the air cleaner housing bracket (C).

8.	Install the air cleaner housing assembly.

9.	Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the air from the cooling system with the heater valve open.