THERMOSTAT > REMOVAL

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HINT:
If the thermostat was not installed, cooling efficiency would decrease. Even if the engine tends to overheat, do not remove the thermostat.


1. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER


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  1. Remove the 3 screws and 5 bolts.

  1. Unhook the engine under cover from the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.



2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

CAUTION:
Do not remove the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are still hot. Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.

HINT:
Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the regulations in your area.
  1. Loosen the radiator drain cock plug.

  1. Remove the radiator cap. Then drain the coolant from the radiator.

  1. Loosen the 2 cylinder block drain cock plugs. Then drain the coolant from the engine.



  1. Tighten the 2 cylinder block drain cock plugs.

    Torque:
    13 N*m{ 133 kgf*cm , 10 ft.*lbf }


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  1. Tighten the radiator drain cock plug by hand.



3. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


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  1. Raise the front of the V-bank cover to detach the 2 pins. Then remove the 2 V-bank cover hooks from the bracket, and remove the V-bank cover.



4. DISCONNECT OUTLET RADIATOR HOSE


5. REMOVE WATER INLET SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH THERMOSTAT


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  1. Disconnect the No. 2 and No. 3 air hoses.

  1. Disconnect the air pump connector.

  1. Disconnect the air pump connector clamp's holder.

  1. Using a clip remover, detach the wire harness clamp.



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  1. Disconnect the No. 5 water by-pass hose.

  1. Remove the air tube bracket bolt.



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  1. Remove the 3 nuts, water inlet with thermostat and gasket.