THERMOSTAT REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  2. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL

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  3. REMOVE RADIATOR COVER PLATE

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  4. REMOVE LOWER RADIATOR AIR DEFLECTOR

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  5. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY

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  6. REMOVE OIL PAN PROTECTOR

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  7. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

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  8. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT TO CROSSMEMBER BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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  9. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT TO CROSSMEMBER BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

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  10. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET

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  11. DISCONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE

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  12. DISCONNECT NO. 3 RADIATOR HOSE

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  13. DISCONNECT WATER BY-PASS HOSE


    1. Water Outlet Side:


      1. B0069OR

        Slide the clip and disconnect the water by-pass hose from the water outlet sub-assembly.

    2. Water Inlet Side:


      1. B006AK7

        Slide the clip and disconnect the water by-pass hose from the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.

      2. B006GT4

        Slide the clip and disconnect the water by-pass hose from the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.

  14. DISCONNECT WATER HOSE


    1. B006A1D

      Slide the clip and disconnect the water hose from the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.

  15. REMOVE WATER INLET WITH THERMOSTAT SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B006GLFC01
      B006AHR Connector
      B006EC9 Bolt
      B006FCW Nut

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts, nut and water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly from the engine water pump assembly.

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