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2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Water Valve: Removal

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Removal
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    NOTE: It is not necessary to drain out all the coolant.
  1. Drain engine coolant from radiator  .
  2. Disconnect water valve control cable from water valve  . See Fig 1.
    Fig 1: Locating Water Valve Control Cable
    G01127879Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. Disconnect water hoses  :
    1. Using pliers, grip the claws of the hose clip and slide the hose clip along the hose. See Fig 2.
      2. NOTE:

      At the time of installation, please refer to the following items.

      • Heater radiator pipe:

        Push the water hose onto the heater radiator pipe as far as second ridge on the pipe.

      • Water valve:

        Push the water hose onto the water valve pipe till touching body of water valve.

    2. Disconnect the water hoses.
    Fig 2: Locating Water Valve Hose Clips
    G01127880Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE WATER VALVE 

    Remove the bolt and water valve. See Fig 3.

    Fig 3: Locating Water Valve Mounting bolt
    G01127881Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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