THERMOSTAT REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL


    1. Remove the 13 clips and upper radiator support seal.

  2. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER LOWER


    1. Remove the clip, 5 bolts and front bumper cover lower.

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


    1. Remove the 4 bolts.

    2. A00JXIF

      Unhook the engine under cover from the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.

  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.

    A00XEOUE01
    Text in Illustration
    *1 Reservoir Cap *2 Radiator Cap
    *3 Radiator Drain Cock Plug *4 Cylinder Block Drain Cock Plug

    1. Loosen the radiator drain cock plug.

    2. Remove the radiator cap and drain the coolant.

      Tech Tips

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

    3. Loosen the cylinder block drain cock plug and drain the coolant from the engine.

  5. REMOVE V-BANK COVER


    1. A00OAQRE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Pin
      *2 Hook

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

  6. DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE


    1. A0099VX

      Disconnect the No. 2 radiator hose.

  7. 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.


    1. A00980B

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