THERMOSTAT REMOVAL


  1. TILT UP CAB

    CAUTION:


    • Make sure that the vehicle is on a level surface before tilting the cab up.

    • Make sure that all the doors are closed before tilting the cab up.

    • Make sure that nobody is inside or near the cab when tilting it up.

    • Be sure to have 2 people tilt the cab up when a heavy object such as a roof rack or cargo carrier is installed to the cab.

    • Be sure to remove anything set on top of the cab before tilting it up.

    • Make sure that the cab is securely locked in place after it is tilted up.

    • Make sure that there are no tools, cloths, etc. left in the engine room before tilting the cab back down.

    • Make sure that the cab is securely locked in place after tilting it back down.

  2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

    CAUTION:

    Do not remove the radiator cap sub-assembly, radiator drain cock plug or 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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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Radiator Cap Sub-assembly
      *2 Radiator Drain Cock Plug
      *3 Engine Drain Plug
      *4 Radiator Reservoir Assembly

      Loosen the radiator drain cock plug and engine drain plug.

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

      Tech Tips

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

    3. Tighten the radiator drain cock plug by hand.

    4. Tighten the engine drain plug.

      Torque:
      27 N*m  { 275 kgf*cm, 20 ft.*lbf }

  3. DISCONNECT INLET RADIATOR HOSE


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      Loosen the hose clamp and disconnect the inlet radiator hose from the water outlet.

  4. REMOVE THERMOSTAT


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      Remove the 3 bolts and water outlet.

    2. Remove the thermostat from the water outlet housing.

    3. Remove the gasket from the thermostat.