PROCEDURE
REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
REMOVE V-BANK COVER
DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE
Disconnect the No. 2 radiator hose.
REMOVE WATER INLET WITH THERMOSTAT
Tech Tips
If the thermostat is not installed, cooling efficiency decreases. Even if the engine tends to overheat, do not remove the thermostat.
Remove the 3 nuts, the water inlet with thermostat, and the gasket.