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Removal [02/2019 - 10/2019]: Procedure
- REMOVE INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY
- for 2WD
Refer to REMOVAL [02/2019 - 10/2019]
- for AWD
Refer to REMOVAL [02/2019 - 10/2019]
- for 2WD
- DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (for Engine)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- REMOVE FLOW SHUTTING VALVE (WATER BY-PASS HOSE ASSEMBLY)
- Disconnect the flow shutting valve (water by-pass hose assembly) connector.
- Disconnect the outlet heater water hose connector from the No. 2 water by-pass pipe sub-assembly.NOTE:
Remove any foreign matter on the No. 2 water by-pass pipe sub-assembly and outlet heater water hose connector before performing this work.
- Pull out the retainer to detach the lock claws and pull off the outlet heater water hose connector.
*a Retainer Pull out Pull off - Check that there is no foreign matter on the sealing surfaces of the disconnected water lines. Clean them if necessary.
- Cover the disconnected No. 2 water by-pass pipe sub-assembly and outlet heater water hose connector with plastic bags to prevent damage and contamination.
- Pull out the retainer to detach the lock claws and pull off the outlet heater water hose connector.
- Disconnect the inlet heater water hose connector from the flow shutting valve (water by-pass hose assembly).NOTE:
Remove any foreign matter on the flow shutting valve (water by-pass hose assembly) and inlet heater water hose connector before performing this work.
- Pull out the retainer to detach the lock claws and pull off the inlet heater water hose connector.
*a Retainer Pull out Pull off - Check that there is no foreign matter on the sealing surfaces of the disconnected water lines. Clean them if necessary.
- Cover the disconnected inlet heater water hose connector with a plastic bag to prevent damage and contamination.
- Pull out the retainer to detach the lock claws and pull off the inlet heater water hose connector.
- Remove the bolt to disconnect the No. 2 water by-pass pipe sub-assembly.
- Remove the bolt to disconnect the flow shutting valve (water by-pass hose assembly).
- Slide the clip and disconnect the flow shutting valve (water by-pass hose assembly) from the water by-pass outlet sub-assembly.
HINT:
Use a container to catch any engine coolant which flows out of the flow shutting valve (water by-pass hose assembly) and water by-pass outlet sub-assembly.
- Disconnect the flow shutting valve (water by-pass hose assembly) connector.
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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.