THERMOSTAT REMOVAL


  1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

    CAUTION:

    Do not remove the radiator cap sub-assembly or radiator drain cock plug while the engine and radiator assembly are still hot. Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.


    1. B000JZIE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Engine Under Cover LH
      *a Hose

      Connect a hose with an inside diameter of 9 mm (0.354 in.) to the radiator drain cock as shown in the illustration.

    2. Loosen the radiator drain cock plug.

    3. B000I0KE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Radiator Cap Sub-assembly
      *2 Radiator Drain Cock Plug

      Remove the radiator cap sub-assembly. Then drain the engine coolant.

      Tech Tips

      Collect the engine coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the regulations in your area.

    4. Disconnect the hose from the radiator drain cock.

  2. REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY

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  3. DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE


    1. B000MAU

      Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 2 radiator hose from the water inlet.

  4. REMOVE WATER INLET


    1. B000LG5

      Remove the 2 nuts and water inlet.

  5. REMOVE THERMOSTAT


    1. Remove the thermostat from the water inlet housing.

    2. Remove the gasket from the thermostat.