THERMOSTAT REMOVAL

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

Note

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Lift the rear of the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly to detach the cover from the 2 pins, and then lift the front of the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly to detach the cover from the pin and remove the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly.
  
  Note
  
  Attempting to disengage both front and rear clips at the same time may cause the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly to break.
REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
1. Remove the 12 clips and cool air intake duct seal.
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
1. Loosen the radiator drain cock plug and drain the coolant.
  
  Note
  
  Do not remove the reserve tank cap or radiator drain cock plug while the engine and radiator are still hot. Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.
  
  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.
  
  Text in Illustration
  
  *1 Radiator Cap Sub-assembly *2 Radiator Drain Cock Plug
REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT

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REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET
1. Detach the wire harness clamp from the clamp bracket.
2. Remove the bolt and clamp bracket.
REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the generator connector.
2. Remove the terminal cap.
3. Remove the nut and disconnect the generator wire.
4. Remove the bolt and wire harness clamp bracket.
5. Remove the 2 bolts and generator.
DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE
1. Disconnect the No. 2 radiator hose.
REMOVE WATER INLET
1. Remove the 2 nuts and water inlet.
REMOVE THERMOSTAT
1. Remove the thermostat.
2. Remove the gasket from the thermostat.