Mitsubishi Montero Sport (2004+). Manual - part 587

WATER HOSE AND WATER PIPE

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ENGINE COOLING

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WATER HOSE AND WATER PIPE

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1141003300545

Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
• Engine Coolant Draining and Supplying (Refer to GROUP 

00, Maintenance Service 

P.00-54

).

• Front Catalytic Converter (RH and LH) Removal and 

Installation (Refer to GROUP 15, Exhaust Pipe and Main 

Muffler 

P.15-10

).

• Shift Cable Bracket (Refer to GROUP 23A, Transmission 

Control 

P.23A-445

).

• Intake Manifold Removal and Installation (Refer to 

GROUP 15, Intake Manifold 

P.15-5

).

• Thermostat Removal and Installation (Refer to 

P.14-10

).

AC004458

3

2

13

10

12

11

12

2

15

16

14

9

10

4

7

5

1

7

8

6

17 - 20 N·m
12 - 14 ft-lb

17 - 20 N·m
12 - 14 ft-lb

17 - 20 N·m
12 - 14 ft-lb

12 - 15 N·m
106 - 133 in-lb

12 - 15 N·m
106 - 133 in-lb

13 N·m
115 in-lb

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

AB

REMOVAL STEPS

<<A>> >>D<<

1.

RADIATOR UPPER HOSE 
CONNECTION

2.

HEATER HOSE CONNECTION

3.

HEATER HOSE CONNECTION 
<VEHICLES WITH REAR 
HEATER>

4.

WATER OUTLET FITTING 
ASSEMBLY

5.

GASKET

6.

THERMOSTAT CASE

7.

GASKET

8.

WATER HOSE

9.

WATER OUTLET PIPE 
ASSEMBLY

>>A<<

10. O-RING
11. WATER PASSAGE ASSEMBLY

>>C<<

12. GASKET
13. CABLE BAND

>>B<<

14. WATER HOSE
15. WATER PIPE ASSEMBLY

>>A<<

16. O-RING

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

WATER HOSE AND WATER PIPE

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

.

<<A>> RADIATOR UPPER HOSE DISCONNECTION
Make mating marks on the radiator hose and hose clamp. Dis-
connect 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<< WATER HOSE CONNECTION
To reuse the water hose, align the mating marks that were 
made during removal, and then install the hose clamp.

.

>>C<< GASKET INSTALLATION
Bend over the tabs to secure the gasket to the water passage 
assembly.

.

>>D<< RADIATOR UPPER HOSE CONNECTION
1. Insert each hose as far as the projection of the water outlet 

fitting.

ACX01828

MATING MARKS

AB

ACX00402

O-RING

WATER PIPE

AD

ACX01830

GASKET

TAB

WATER PASSAGE ASSEMBLY

AB

SPECIFICATIONS

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ENGINE COOLING

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2. Align the mating marks on the radiator hose and hose 

clamp, and then connect the radiator hose.

INSPECTION

M1141003400207

Water Pipe and Hose Check

Check the water pipe and hose for cracks, damage and clogs. 
Replace them if necessary.

SPECIFICATIONS

FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

M1141005000313

ACX01829AB

PROJECTION

WATER OUTLET
FITTING

MATING
MARKS

ITEM

SPECIFICATION

Cooling fan
Cooling fan bolt

10 

− 12 N⋅m (89 − 106 in-lb)

Fan clutch nut

10 

− 12 N⋅m (89 − 106 in-lb)

Shroud bolt

4.9 N

⋅m (43 in-lb)

Radiator
Radiator support bolt

12 N

⋅m (106 in-lb)

Reserve tank bolt

4.9 N

⋅m (43 in-lb)

Shroud bolt

4.9 N

⋅m (43 in-lb)

Thermostat
Water inlet fitting bolt

24 N

⋅m (17 ft-lb)

Water hose and water pipe
Thermostat case bolt

17 

− 20 N⋅m (12 − 14 ft-lb)

Water outlet fitting bolt

17 

− 20 N⋅m (12 − 14 ft-lb)

Water outlet pipe bolt

12 

− 15 N⋅m (106 − 133 in-lb)

Water passage bolt

17 

− 20 N⋅m (12 − 14 ft-lb)

Water pipe bolt

M8 

× 12

12 

− 15 N⋅m (106 − 133 in-lb)

M8 

× 18

13 N

⋅m (115 in-lb)

Water pump
Thermostat case bolt

17 

− 20 N⋅m (12 − 14 ft-lb)

Water outlet fitting and Bracket bolt

12 

− 15 N⋅m (106 − 133 in-lb)

Water pump bolt

20 N

⋅m (17 ft-lb)

Water pump Bracket bolt

20 N

⋅m (17 ft-lb)

SPECIFICATIONS

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SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS

M1141000300267

COOLANT

M1141000400383

SEALANT

M1141000500227

ITEM

STANDARD VALUE

LIMIT

Radiator cap opening pressure kPa (psi)

74 

− 103 (11 − 15)

Minimum 64 (9.2)

Thermostat

Valve opening temperature of thermostat 

°C (°F) 88 ± 1.5 (190 ± 3)

-

Full-opening temperature of thermostat 

°C (°F) 100 (212)

-

Valve lift mm (in)

10 (0.39) or more

-

ITEM

QUANTITY dm

3

 (qt)

Long Life Antifreeze Coolant or an equivalent

Without rear heater

9.0 (9.5)

With rear heater

10.0 (10.6)

ITEM

SPECIFIED SEALANT

Cylinder block drain plug

3M

 Nut Locking Part number 4171 or equivalent