THERMOSTAT REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER

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2. REMOVE WATER HOSE HOSE CLAMP

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3. REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY

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4. REMOVE ENGINE OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK GUIDE

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5. DRAIN COOLANT (for Engine)

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6. REMOVE WATER INLET WITH THERMOSTAT SUB-ASSEMBLY

   
   

   1. 

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      *1	No. 2 Radiator Hose
      *2	No. 3 Water By-pass Hose

      Disconnect the No. 2 radiator hose and No. 3 water by-pass hose.

      Note

      
      

      • Do not apply force to the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly when disconnecting the No. 3 water by-pass hose.

      • Do not damage the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.

      Tech Tips

      When disconnecting the No. 3 water by-pass hose, pinch the hose clamp, rotate the hose and pull it straight off the pipe.

   2. Type A:

      
      

      1. 

         Remove the 2 nuts, bolt and water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.

      2. 

         Remove the gasket from the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.

   3. Type B:

      
      

      1. 

         Remove the 3 bolt and water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.

      2. 

         Remove the gasket from the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.