Thermostat Bypass Pipes Replacement

Thermostat Bypass Pipes Replacement

^ Tools Required
- J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure
1. Partially drain the cooling system.
2. Remove the air cleaner intake duct.
3. Remove the LH engine mount strut.
4. Remove the spark plugs wires from the left side spark plugs.





5. Use the J 38185 to reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp from the water outlet housing.
6. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the water outlet housing.





7. Remove the heater outlet hose (2) from the thermostat bypass pipe.
8. Remove the throttle body inlet (3) and outlet (4) hoses from the thermostat bypass pipe.





9. Remove the thermostat bypass pipe nut.





10. Remove the thermostat bypass pipe hose and clamp from the thermostat bypass pipe.





11. Remove the thermostat bypass pipe bolt.
12. Remove the thermostat bypass pipe.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the thermostat bypass pipe.

2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the thermostat bypass pipe bolt.
^ Tighten the bolt to 11 Nm (98 inch lbs.).





3. Install the thermostat bypass pipe hose and clamp to the thermostat bypass pipe.





4. Install the thermostat bypass pipe nut.
^ Tighten the nut to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).





5. Install the heater outlet hose (2) and the clamp to the thermostat bypass pipe.
6. Install the throttle body inlet (3) and outlet (4) hoses and the clamps to the thermostat bypass pipe.





7. Install the radiator inlet hose to the water outlet housing.
8. Use the J 38185 to reposition and install the radiator inlet hose clamp to the water outlet housing.
9. Install the spark plugs wires to the left side spark plugs.
10. Install the LH engine mount strut.
11. Install the air cleaner intake duct.
12. Fill the cooling system.