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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <4G69-SOHC>
Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation Engine Coolant Draining and Supplying (Refer to ). Air Cleaner Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 15, Air Cleaner ). Thermostat Removal and Installation (Refer to ).
|  |  | Removal steps
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<<A>> | >>C<< | 1. | Radiator upper hose connection
|  | 2. | Radiator hose clamp
|  | 3. | Control wiring harness connection bracket
| >>B<< | 4. | Water outlet fitting
|  | 5. | Heater hose connection
|  | 6. | Water return hose
|  | 7. | Engine coolant temperature gauge unit
| >>B<< | 8. | Thermostat case assembly
|  | 9. | Heater hose connection
|  | 10. | Harness clamp
|  | 11. | Water feed hose
|  | 12. | Transfer water return hose connection
|  | 13. | Water inlet pipe assembly
| >>A<< | 14. | O-ring
| REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
| <<A>> RADIATOR UPPER HOSE DISCONNECTION
| After making mating marks on the radiator hose and hose clamp, disconnect the radiator hose.
| INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
| >>A<< O-RING INSTALLATION
| CAUTION Do not allow engine oil or other grease to adhere to the O-ring Insert the O-ring to the water pipe, and coat the outer portion of the O-ring with water or engine coolant.
| >>B<< THERMOSTAT CASE ASSEMBLY/WATER OUTLET FITTING INSTALLATION Use a gasket scraper or wire brush to completely eliminate all gasket material on the gasket mounting surface.
| Apply a bead of the sealant to the cylinder head mating surface of the thermostat case as shown. Specified Sealant: Mitsubishi Genuine Part No.MD970389 or equivalent
| Apply sealant to the thread of the thermostat case assembly bolts as shown. Specified Sealant: 3M Stud Locking 4170 or equivalent With the sealant still wet (within 15 minutes after the sealant is applied), install the thermostat case. Do not apply the sealant in an area more than the required.
| >>C<< RADIATOR UPPER HOSE CONNECTION
| Insert each hose as far as the projection of the water outlet fitting. Align the mating marks on the radiator hose and hose clamp, and then connect the radiator hose.

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