THERMOSTAT REMOVAL


  1. PRECAUTION (w/ Air Suspension)

    CAUTION:

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before service Click here.

  2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL RH

  3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER RH

  4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH

  5. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  6. DRAIN COOLANT (for Engine)

    Note

    Do not remove the radiator 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.


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

      Tech Tips

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

    2. Remove the radiator cap from the radiator assembly.

    3. Loosen the 2 cylinder block drain cock plugs.

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

  7. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH


    1. A01NFNX

      Remove the 4 clips and engine room side cover LH.

  8. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER


    1. A01NGSF

      Remove the 4 clips and engine room side cover.

  9. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL


    1. A01NCUN

      Remove the 6 clips and cool air intake duct seal.

  10. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NEB5

      Hold the front of the V-bank cover sub-assembly and raise it to disengage the 2 retainers on the front of the V-bank cover sub-assembly. Continue to raise the V-bank cover sub-assembly to disengage the 2 retainers on the rear of the V-bank cover sub-assembly and remove the V-bank cover sub-assembly.

      Note

      Attempting to disengage both front and rear retainers at the same time may cause the V-bank cover sub-assembly to break.

  11. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT


    1. A01NDRY

      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 secure the V-ribbed belt tensioner.

  12. REMOVE WATER INLET


    1. A01NCTY

      Disconnect the No. 2 radiator hose from the water inlet.

    2. A01NCVP

      Remove the 2 nuts and water inlet.

  13. REMOVE THERMOSTAT


    1. Remove the thermostat from the water inlet housing.

    2. Remove the gasket from the thermostat.