THERMOSTAT REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A017EFM

      Hold the front of the V-bank cover sub-assembly and raise it to disengage the 2 clips on the front of the V-bank cover sub-assembly. Continue rising the V-bank cover sub-assembly to disengage the clip on the rear of the V-bank cover sub-assembly and remove the V-bank cover sub-assembly.

      Note

      Attempting to disengage both front and rear clips at the same time may cause the V-bank cover sub-assembly to break.

  2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY


    1. A017FPR

      Remove the 2 bolts and engine under cover assembly RR.

    2. A017FXN

      Remove the 2 bolts, 2 screws, 5 clips and engine under cover assembly.

  3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER


    1. A017D1W

      Remove the 6 bolts, 2 clips and No. 1 engine under cover.

  4. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL RH

  5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side Click here.

  6. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER RH


    1. A017B7YE01

      Remove the screw.

    2. Using a screwdriver, turn the pin 90 degrees and remove the 2 pin hold clips.

    3. A017CZV

      Using a 4 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 2 screws.

    4. Remove the 3 grommets.

      Tech Tips

      The grommets need to be replaced with new ones because they will break when they are removed.

    5. A017CFW

      Remove the 5 clips

    6. Remove the bolt, 8 screws and front fender liner RH.

  7. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH


    1. A017FOB

      Remove the 2 bolts, clip and front fender apron seal RH.

  8. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

    Note

    Do not remove the radiator cap sub-assembly, cylinder block drain cock plugs or radiator drain cock plug while the engine and radiator assembly are still hot. Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.


    1. Loosen the radiator drain cock plug.

    2. Loosen the cylinder block drain cock plug. (for Bank 1)

    3. Loosen the cylinder block drain cock plug. (for Bank 2, w/ Cylinder Block Drain Cock Plug)

    4. Remove the radiator cap sub-assembly.

      A017CW8E03
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Radiator Cap Sub-assembly *2 Cylinder Block Drain Cock Plug (for Bank 1)
      *3 Cylinder Block Drain Cock Plug (for Bank 2, w/ Cylinder Block Drain Cock Plug) *4 Radiator Drain Cock Plug
      *5 Air Drain Cock Plug *6 Air Drain Plug

      Tech Tips

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

  9. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT


    1. A017F8UE01

      Using SST, release the V-ribbed belt tension by turning the V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly counterclockwise, and remove the V-ribbed belt from the V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly.

      SST
      09961-00950
    2. A017FUV

      While turning the V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly counterclockwise, align with its holes, and then insert the 5 mm bi-hexagon wrench into the holes to fix the V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly.

  10. DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE


    1. A017B7N

      Disconnect the No. 2 radiator hose from the engine.

  11. REMOVE NO. 2 IDLER PULLEY SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A017F0E

      Remove the bolt, idler pulley cover plate and idler pulley sub-assembly.

  12. REMOVE WATER INLET


    1. A017CRQ

      Remove the 2 nuts and water inlet.

  13. REMOVE THERMOSTAT


    1. Remove the thermostat from the water inlet housing

    2. Remove the gasket from the thermostat.