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


    1. Loosen the radiator drain cock plug.

      A017CW8E01

      Tech Tips

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

    2. Remove the radiator cap sub-assembly from the radiator assembly.

      Note

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

    3. Loosen the 2 cylinder block drain cock plugs.

  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
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    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.