THERMOSTAT REMOVAL


  1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

    CAUTION:

    Do not loosen the radiator drain cock plug and engine drain plug while the engine and radiator are still hot. Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.


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      *1 Radiator Cap Sub-assembly
      *2 Radiator Drain Cock Plug
      *3 Engine Drain Plug

      Loosen the radiator drain cock plug and engine drain plug.

    2. Remove the radiator cap sub-assembly, then drain the coolant.

    3. Close the radiator drain cock plug.

    4. Tighten the engine drain plug.

      Torque:
      27 N*m  { 275 kgf*cm, 20 ft.*lbf, for the engine drain plug }

  2. DISCONNECT INLET RADIATOR HOSE


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      Loosen the clamp and disconnect the inlet radiator hose.

  3. REMOVE THERMOSTAT


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      Remove the 3 bolts and water outlet.

    2. Remove the thermostat from the cylinder block.

    3. Remove the gasket from the thermostat.