THERMOSTAT REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BUMPER ABSORBER


    1. A005U7U

      Remove the 4 screws and 2 bolts.

      Tech Tips

      Pull down the fender liner so that the front lower bumper absorber can be removed in the next step.

    2. A005TN1

      Remove the 3 screws, 8 bolts and front lower bumper absorber.

  2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER


    1. A005VAK

      Remove the 5 clips and under cover.

  3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for Rough Road Area Specification Vehicles)


    1. A005U17

      Remove the 3 bolts and under cover.

  4. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

    Tech Tips

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

    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.

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

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

      A005R92E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Radiator Reservoir Cap *3 Cylinder Block Drain Cock Plug
      *2 Radiator Reservoir *4 Radiator Drain Cock Plug

    4. Tighten the radiator drain cock plug by hand.

    5. Tighten the cylinder block drain cock plug.

      Torque:
      13 N*m  { 130 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf }

  5. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER


    1. A005RJS

      Remove the 9 clips and radiator support opening cover.

  6. DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE

  7. REMOVE WATER INLET

    A005SMV

    1. Remove the 2 nuts and water inlet from the cylinder block.

  8. REMOVE THERMOSTAT


    1. Remove the thermostat and gasket.