THERMOSTAT REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL RH

  2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  3. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

  4. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT


    1. Loosen the radiator drain cock plug and drain the coolant.

      CAUTION:

      Do not remove the reserve tank cap, cylinder block drain cock plugs and radiator drain cock plug while the engine and radiator are still hot. Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.

      Tech Tips

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

    2. Remove the reserve tank cap.

    3. Loosen the 2 cylinder block drain cock plugs.

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  5. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY (for ALPHARD)

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  6. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY (for VELLFIRE)

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  7. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT


    1. A01CEBW

      Release the V-ribbed belt tension by turning the V-ribbed belt tensioner counterclockwise, and remove the V-ribbed belt from the V-ribbed belt tensioner.

    2. While turning the V-ribbed belt tensioner counterclockwise, align with its holes, and then insert a 5 mm bi-hexagon wrench into the holes to fix the V-ribbed belt tensioner.

  8. DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE


    1. A01CGHE

      Disconnect the No. 2 radiator hose from the engine.

  9. REMOVE NO. 2 IDLER PULLEY SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01CBCC

      Remove the bolt, No. 2 idler pulley cover plate, No. 2 idler pulley sub-assembly and idler pulley cover plate.

  10. REMOVE WATER INLET


    1. A01CCN0

      Remove the 2 nuts and water inlet.

  11. REMOVE THERMOSTAT


    1. Remove the thermostat from the water inlet housing.

    2. Remove the gasket from the thermostat.