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Last Modified: 11-27-2007 1.6 A
Service Category: Engine/Hybrid System Section: Cooling
Model Year: 2008 Model: LX570 Doc ID: RM000002BG800DX
Title: 3UR-FE COOLING: THERMOSTAT: REMOVAL (2008 LX570)

REMOVAL

HINT:

If the thermostat is not installed, cooling efficiency decreases. Do not remove the thermostat as this will cause the engine to overheat easily.

1. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 3UR-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: ENGINE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL (2008 LX570)+

2. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: RADIATOR GRILLE: REMOVAL (2008 LX570)+

3. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: RADIATOR GRILLE: REMOVAL (2008 LX570)+

4. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: RADIATOR GRILLE: REMOVAL (2008 LX570)+

5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: FRONT BUMPER: REMOVAL (2008 LX570)+

6. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: FRONT BUMPER: REMOVAL (2008 LX570)+

7. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 3UR-FE INTAKE / EXHAUST: EXHAUST MANIFOLD: REMOVAL (2008 LX570)+

8. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT 3UR-FE COOLING: COOLANT: REPLACEMENT (2008 LX570)+

9. REMOVE AIR CLEANER HOSE ASSEMBLY 3UR-FE INTAKE / EXHAUST: INTAKE MANIFOLD: REMOVAL (2008 LX570)+

10. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY 3UR-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: ENGINE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL (2008 LX570)+

11. REMOVE NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE

12. REMOVE NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE

13. REMOVE FAN SHROUD 3UR-FE COOLING: RADIATOR: REMOVAL (2008 LX570)+

14. REMOVE WATER INLET SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH THERMOSTAT

(a) Disconnect the No. 2 and No. 3 air hoses.

(b) Disconnect the air pump connector.

(c) Disconnect the air pump connector clamp holder.

(d) Using a clip remover, detach the wire harness clamp.

(e) Disconnect the No. 5 water by-pass hose.

(f) Remove the air tube bracket bolt.

(g) Remove the 3 nuts, water inlet with thermostat and gasket.