PROCEDURE
REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL
REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER LOWER
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 was not installed, cooling efficiency would decrease. Even if the engine tends to overheat, do not remove the thermostat.
Remove the 3 nuts, water inlet with thermostat and gasket.