THERMOSTAT REMOVAL

REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO.1

DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

CAUTION:

Do not remove the radiator reservoir cap sub-assembly while the engine and radiator are still hot. Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.

Tech Tips

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

Loosen the radiator drain cock plug and drain the engine coolant.

Text in Illustration
*A	w/ Dual VVT-i	*B	w/o Dual VVT-i
*1	Radiator Reservoir Cap Sub-assembly	*2	Radiator Reservoir Assembly
*3	Radiator Drain Cock Plug	*4	Cylinder Block Water Drain Cock Plug
*5	2-Way	-	-

Remove the radiator reservoir cap sub-assembly.
Loosen the cylinder block water drain cock plug and drain the engine coolant from the engine.

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH

Tech Tips

Use the same procedures described for the LH side. Click here
REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH

Tech Tips

Use the same procedures described for the LH side. Click here
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
REMOVE ENGINE SERVICE HOLE SUB COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Roll up the carpet, and remove the 5 bolts and engine service hole sub cover.
REMOVE FAN & GENERATOR V BELT
1. Use the hexagon-shaped part indicated by the arrow in the illustration to move the tensioner pulley downward and decrease the tension in the drive belt. Then remove the drive belt.
  
  Note
  
  When removing the drive belt, do not use the idle pulley's bolt.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  After removing the drive belt, move the tensioner upward to the maximum amount.
DISCONNECT VANE PUMP ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the PS fluid pressure switch connector.
2. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the pump from the engine.
3. Support the vane pump securely.
REMOVE WATER INLET
1. Remove the 2 nuts, bolt, water inlet and gasket.
REMOVE THERMOSTAT
1. Remove the thermostat.