THERMOSTAT REMOVAL

Tech Tips

If the thermostat is not installed, cooling efficiency decreases. Even if the engine tends to overheat, do not remove the thermostat.


  1. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01588F

      Remove the 3 bolts and screw.

    2. Turn the clip indicated by the arrow in the illustration to remove the front fender splash shield sub-assembly LH.

  2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH


    1. A0159SG

      Remove the 3 bolts and 2 screws.

    2. Turn the clip indicated by the arrow in the illustration to remove the front fender splash shield sub-assembly RH.

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


    1. A015CCZ

      Remove the 10 bolts and No. 1 engine under cover.

  4. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

    CAUTION:

    Do not remove the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are still hot. Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.


    1. Loosen the radiator drain cock plug.

      Tech Tips

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

    2. Remove the radiator cap. Then drain the coolant from the radiator.

    3. Loosen the 2 cylinder block drain cock plugs. Then drain the coolant from the engine.

    4. Tighten the 2 cylinder block drain cock plugs.

      Torque:
      13 N*m  { 133 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf }
      A015705E02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Radiator Reservoir *2 Radiator Cap
      *3 Radiator Drain Cock Plug *4 Cylinder Block Drain Cock Plug

    5. Tighten the radiator drain cock plug by hand.

  5. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A015DFWE03
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Bracket
      *2 Hook
      *3 Pin
      *4 Grommet

      Raise the front of the V-bank cover to detach the 3 pins. Then remove the 2 V-bank cover hooks from the bracket, and remove the V-bank cover.

  6. REMOVE AIR CLEANER HOSE ASSEMBLY


    1. A0155X9

      Disconnect the vacuum hose and No. 2 ventilation hose.

    2. Loosen the 2 hose clamps.

    3. Remove the air cleaner hose.

  7. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY


    1. A0157H2

      Remove the 3 bolts and air cleaner.

  8. REMOVE NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE

  9. REMOVE NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE

  10. REMOVE FAN SHROUD


    1. A0158MD

      Loosen the 4 nuts holding the fluid coupling fan.

    2. Remove the fan and generator V-belt Click here.

    3. A0157LN

      Disconnect the reservoir hose from the upper radiator tank.

    4. Detach the claw to open the flexible hose clamp.

    5. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the oil cooler tube from the fan shroud.

    6. Remove the 2 bolts holding the fan shroud.

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

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the radiator core.

    8. Remove the fan pulley.

  11. REMOVE WATER INLET SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH THERMOSTAT


    1. A015DALE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 No. 5 Water By-pass Hose

      Disconnect the No. 5 water by-pass hose.

    2. A015D2U

      Remove the 3 nuts, water inlet with thermostat and gasket.