Last Modified: 4-30-2014 6.6 A Doc ID: RM000000V2C005X
Model Year: 2006 Model: LX470 Prod Date Range: [05/2005 -           ]
Title: 2UZ-FE COOLING: THERMOSTAT: REMOVAL; 2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]

REMOVAL

HINT:

Removal of the thermostat would have an adverse effect, causing a lowering of cooling efficiency. Do not remove the thermostat, even if engine tends to overheat.

1. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER 2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]; 2UZ-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: TIMING BELT: REMOVAL+

2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT 2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]; 2UZ-FE COOLING: COOLANT: REPLACEMENT+

3. REMOVE WATER INLET

(a) Remove the 3 nuts, water inlet and gasket.

4. REMOVE THERMOSTAT

(a) Remove the thermostat from the water inlet.

(b) Remove the gasket from the thermostat.