THERMOSTAT REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO.1

  2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

    CAUTION:

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


    1. Remove the radiator cap.

    2. Loosen the radiator drain plug and a cylinder block drain plug. Then drain the coolant.

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  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  4. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side. Click here

  5. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side. Click here

  6. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

  7. REMOVE ENGINE SERVICE HOLE SUB COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Roll up the carpet, and remove the 5 bolts and engine service hole sub cover.

  8. REMOVE FAN & GENERATOR V BELT


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      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.

  9. DISCONNECT VANE PUMP ASSEMBLY


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      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.

  10. REMOVE WATER INLET


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      Remove the 2 nuts, bolt, water inlet and gasket.

  11. REMOVE THERMOSTAT


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      Remove the thermostat.