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Installation [11/2018 - 02/2019]: Procedure
- INSTALL FLOW SHUTTING VALVE (WATER BY-PASS HOSE ASSEMBLY)
- Connect the flow shutting valve (water by-pass hose assembly) to the water by-pass outlet sub-assembly and slide the clip to secure it.
*a View A *b 90° *c Upper Side *d RH Side *e 2 to 7 mm (0.0787 to 0.276 in.) NOTE:- Make sure to slide the flow shutting valve (water by-pass hose assembly) until it contacts the hose stopper of the water by-pass outlet sub-assembly.
- Make sure that the tabs of the clip are within the area shown in the illustration.
- Connect the flow shutting valve (water by-pass hose assembly) with the bolt.
Torque: 19 N.m (194 kgf/cm, 14 ft.lbf)
- Connect the No. 2 water by-pass pipe sub-assembly with the bolt.
Torque: 19 N.m (194 kgf/cm, 14 ft.lbf)
- Connect the inlet heater water hose connector to the flow shutting valve (water by-pass hose assembly).NOTE:
Check that there is no damage or foreign matter on the connecting parts of the water lines.
*a Protrusion *b Cutout Align the protrusions of the inlet heater water hose connector with the cutouts in the flow shutting valve (water by-pass hose assembly) and securely insert the inlet heater water hose connector to the stopper of the pipe.
- Push in the retainer.
*a Retainer Push Push in - Check that the flow shutting valve (water by-pass hose assembly) and inlet heater water hose connector are securely connected by pulling on them.
- Connect the outlet heater water hose connector to the No. 2 water by-pass pipe sub-assembly.NOTE:
Check that there is no damage or foreign matter on the connecting parts of the water lines.
- Align the protrusion of the No. 2 water by-pass pipe sub-assembly with the cutout in the outlet heater water hose connector and securely insert the outlet heater water hose connector to the stopper of the pipe.
*a Protrusion *b Cutout - Push in the retainer.
*a Retainer Push Push in - Check that the No. 2 water by-pass pipe sub-assembly and outlet heater water hose connector are securely connected by pulling on them.
- Align the protrusion of the No. 2 water by-pass pipe sub-assembly with the cutout in the outlet heater water hose connector and securely insert the outlet heater water hose connector to the stopper of the pipe.
- Connect the flow shutting valve (water by-pass hose assembly) connector.
- Connect the flow shutting valve (water by-pass hose assembly) to the water by-pass outlet sub-assembly and slide the clip to secure it.
- INSTALL INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY
Refer to INSTALLATION [11/2018 - 08/2020]
- ADD ENGINE COOLANT (for Engine)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- INSPECT FOR COOLANT LEAK (for Engine)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
NO RELATED
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.