THERMOSTAT REMOVAL


  1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

    CAUTION:

    To avoid the danger of being burned, do not remove the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are still hot, as fluid and steam can be blown out under pressure.


    1. Remove the radiator cap.

    2. A01KFTTE01
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      *1 Engine Drain Plug
      *2 Radiator Drain Plug

      Loosen the radiator drain plug (on the right side of the radiator lower tank) and engine drain plug (on the oil cooler cover), and drain the coolant.

    3. Close the drain plugs.

      Torque:
      8 N*m  { 80 kgf*cm, 9 in.*lbf, for engine }

  2. REMOVE WATER OUTLET


    1. Remove the water outlet and radiator inlet hose with the 3 bolts.

  3. REMOVE THERMOSTAT