THERMOSTAT > REMOVAL

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1. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER


2. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER


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  1. Remove the 9 clips and radiator support opening cover.



3. REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY


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  1. Separate the water hose from the hose clamp.



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  1. Separate the wire harness clamp from the inlet air cleaner assembly.

  1. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 clips and inlet air cleaner assembly.



4. REMOVE ENGINE OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK GUIDE

  1. Remove the engine oil level dipstick.



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  1. Remove the 2 bolts, clamp and engine oil level dipstick guide.

  1. Remove the O-ring from the engine oil level dipstick guide.



5. DRAIN COOLANT (for Engine)

NOTICE:
Do not remove the reserve tank cap and radiator drain cock plug while the engine and radiator are still hot. Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.

  1. Loosen the radiator drain cock plug.

    HINT:
    Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the local regulations.



  1. Remove the reserve tank cap and drain the coolant.


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    		Reserve Tank Cap
    		*2
    		Radiator Drain Cock Plug



6. REMOVE WATER INLET WITH THERMOSTAT SUB-ASSEMBLY


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  1. Disconnect the No. 2 radiator hose and No. 3 water by-pass hose.
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    		No. 2 Radiator Hose
    *2
    		No. 3 Water By-pass Hose

    NOTICE:
    1. Do not apply force to the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly when disconnecting the No. 3 water by-pass hose.
    2. Do not damage the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.

    HINT:
    When disconnecting the No. 3 water by-pass hose, pinch the hose clamp, rotate the hose and pull it straight off the pipe.



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  1. Remove the 2 nuts, bolt and water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.



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  1. Remove the gasket from the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.