REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <4G69-SOHC>

Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation

			Removal steps
<<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

After making mating marks on the radiator hose and hose clamp, disconnect the radiator hose.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

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.

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

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.

Align the mating marks on the radiator hose and hose clamp, and then connect the radiator hose.