THERMOSTAT REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE FRONT SPOILER COVER (w/ Front Spoiler)

  2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER

  3. REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY


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      Separate the water by-pass hose from the inlet air cleaner assembly.

    2. Separate the wire harness clamp from the inlet air cleaner assembly.

    3. Remove the 3 bolts and inlet air cleaner assembly.

  4. REMOVE ENGINE OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK GUIDE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the engine oil level dipstick.

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      Remove the 2 bolts, clamp and engine oil level dipstick guide.

    3. Remove the O-ring from the engine oil level dipstick guide.

  5. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (for Engine)

    Note

    Do not remove the reservoir 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.


    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 local regulations.

    2. Loosen the cylinder block drain cock plug.

      Tech Tips

      The plug is on the back of the generator on the exhaust manifold side.

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      *1 Reservoir Tank Cap *2 Cylinder Block Drain Cock Plug
      *3 Radiator Drain Cock Plug *4 Air Release Valve

  6. REMOVE WATER INLET WITH THERMOSTAT SUB-ASSEMBLY


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      *1 No. 2 Radiator Hose
      *2 No. 3 Water By-pass Hose

      Disconnect the No. 2 radiator hose and No. 3 water by-pass hose.

      Note


      • Do not apply force to the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly when disconnecting the No. 3 water by-pass hose.

      • Do not damage the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.

      Tech Tips

      When disconnecting the No. 3 water by-pass hose, pinch the hose clamp, rotate the hose and pull it straight off the pipe.

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      Remove the 2 nuts, bolt and water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.

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      Remove the gasket from the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.