THERMOSTAT REMOVAL

PROCEDURE


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.


    1. Disconnect the cables from the negative (-) main battery and sub-battery terminals.

  3. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL

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  4. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL RH

  5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL FRONT RH

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  6. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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  7. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

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  8. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  9. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

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  10. REMOVE NO. 3 ENGINE ROOM WIRE


    1. Disconnect the 4 wire harness clamps.

    2. Remove the 2 nuts and No. 3 engine room wire.

      B001XNB

  11. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Intercooler)

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  12. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  13. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER HOSE

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  14. REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR

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  15. REMOVE VANE PUMP OIL RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY


    1. B001YX3

      Insert a screwdriver between the reservoir and oil reservoir bracket, push the claw, and then disconnect the reservoir by pulling it upwards.

  16. REMOVE NO. 1 OIL RESERVOIR BRACKET


    1. B001Z50

      Remove the 2 bolts and bracket.

  17. REMOVE RADIATOR RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY


    1. B001X02

      Disconnect the 2 hoses.

    2. Remove the 3 bolts and radiator reservoir.

  18. REMOVE VANE PUMP ASSEMBLY


    1. B001YDY

      Remove the 2 nuts and vane pump.

    2. Remove the O-ring from the vane pump.

  19. DISCONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE

  20. DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE

  21. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT (w/ Viscous Heater)

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  22. REMOVE NO. 1 IDLER PULLEY (w/ Viscous Heater)

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  23. REMOVE NO. 3 IDLER PULLEY (w/ Viscous Heater)

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  24. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT

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  25. REMOVE OIL COOLER TUBE (for Automatic Transmission)

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  26. REMOVE FAN SHROUD WITH FAN


    1. B001VM9

      Loosen the 4 nuts holding the fluid coupling fan.

    2. B001WOE

      Remove the 2 bolts holding the fan shroud.

    3. B002030

      Remove the 4 nuts of the fluid coupling fan, and then remove the shroud together with the fluid coupling fan.

  27. REMOVE FAN PULLEY

  28. REMOVE HEATER WATER PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Viscous Heater)


    1. B001XPX

      Remove the 4 bolts and disconnect the heater water pipe from the viscous heater with magnet clutch.

  29. REMOVE VISCOUS WITH MAGNET CLUTCH HEATER ASSEMBLY (w/ Viscous Heater)

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  30. REMOVE NO. 1 IDLER PULLEY BRACKET (w/ Viscous Heater)


    1. B001XLJ

      Remove the bolt and No. 1 idler pulley bracket.

  31. REMOVE WATER INLET


    1. B001VUI

      Disconnect the No. 2 oil cooler hose from the water pump and clamp.

    2. B001W64

      Remove the 4 bolts and water inlet.

  32. REMOVE THERMOSTAT


    1. Remove the thermostat.

    2. Remove the gasket from the thermostat.