Water Outlet Removal and Installation
Removal
  1. Remove the engine mount control solenoid valve mounting bolt.
  1. Remove the harness holder (A) from the cylinder head.
  1. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor 1 connector.
  1. Remove the upper radiator hose (A) and water bypass hose (B).
  1. 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.
  1. Clean and dry the water outlet mating surfaces.
  1. Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08C70-K0234M, 08C70-K0334M, or 08C70-X0331S) to the cylinder head mating surface of the water outlet.
    NOTE:
    • Apply liquid gasket about 2.5 mm (0.098 in.)diameter bead along the broken line (A).
    • 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.
  1. Install the water outlet (A), then install the engine coolant temperature (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.
  1. Install the upper radiator hose (A) and water bypass hose (B).
  1. Connect the ECT sensor 1 connector.
  1. Install the harness holder (A) on the cylinder head.
  1. Install the engine mount control solenoid valve mounting bolt.
  1. Clean up any spilled engine coolant.