THERMOSTAT REMOVAL

REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

1. 

   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.

REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY

1. 

   Remove the 2 bolts and engine under cover assembly RR.

2. 

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

REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

1. 

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

REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER RH

1. 

   Remove the screw.

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

3. 

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

4. Remove the 2 grommets.

   Tip:

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

5. 

   Remove the 5 clips, 7 screws and front fender liner RH.

REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH

1. 

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

DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

1. 

   Loosen the radiator drain cock plug.

   Tip:

   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.

REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT

1. 

   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.

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2. 

   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.