THERMOSTAT REMOVAL

Tech Tips

If the thermostat is not installed, cooling efficiency decreases. Do not remove the thermostat as this will cause the engine to overheat easily.


  1. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


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      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.

  2. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH


    1. Remove the 7 clips and engine room side cover LH.

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  3. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH


    1. Remove the 7 clips and engine room side cover RH.

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  4. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL


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      Remove the 3 clips and upper radiator support seal.

  5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


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      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 LH.

  6. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

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


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

  8. 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.

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    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  { 130 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf }

    5. Tighten the radiator drain cock plug by hand.

  9. REMOVE AIR CLEANER HOSE ASSEMBLY


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      Disconnect the vacuum hose and No. 2 ventilation hose.

    2. Loosen the 2 hose clamps.

    3. Remove the air cleaner hose.

  10. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY


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      Remove the 3 bolts and air cleaner.

  11. REMOVE NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE

  12. REMOVE NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE

  13. REMOVE FAN SHROUD


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      Loosen the 4 nuts holding the fluid coupling fan.

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

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      Disconnect the reservoir hose from the upper radiator tank.

    4. w/ Air Cooled Transmission Oil Cooler:

      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.

  14. REMOVE WATER INLET SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH THERMOSTAT


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      w/ Secondary Air Injection System:


      1. Disconnect the No. 2 and No. 3 air hoses.

      2. Disconnect the air pump connector.

      3. Disconnect the air pump connector clamp holder.

      4. Using a clip remover, detach the wire harness clamp.

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      Disconnect the No. 5 water by-pass hose.

    3. w/ Secondary Air Injection System:

      Remove the air tube bracket bolt.

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