COOLANT CONTROL VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION INSPECTION [SKYACTIV-G]

COOLANT CONTROL VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Steps:
1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2. Drain the engine coolant.
3. Remove the front under cover No.2. 
4. Remove the plug hole plate.
5. Remove the air cleaner component.
6. Remove the PCM component.
7. Remove the battery and battery tray.
8. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
10. Refill the engine coolant. 
11. Inspect for engine coolant leakage.

1Upper radiator hose
2Clip (ATX)
3Heater hose (Coolant control valve side)
4Water hose (Coolant control valve side) (ATX)
5Water hose (Flange side)
6Lower radiator hose component
7Coolant control valve connector
8Coolant control valve

3. Remove the coolant control valve.
4. When replacing the engine coolant control valve, remove ECT sensor No.2.

Coolant Control Valve Installation Note
Caution:
Do not apply oil (such as engine oil, ATF) to the O-ring. Otherwise, the O-ring could swell causing a seal malfunction.

COOLANT CONTROL VALVE INSPECTION