THERMOSTAT REMOVAL

DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

CAUTION:

Do not remove the water filler cap sub-assembly or reservoir tank cap while the engine and radiator assembly are still hot. Pressurized hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.

Remove the 3 screws and No. 4 center engine under cover.
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*1 Engine Under Cover

*a Vinyl Tube

Install a vinyl tube to the radiator drain cock on the radiator side.

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*1	Engine Under Cover
*a	Vinyl Tube

Loosen the radiator drain cock sub-assembly.

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*1	Radiator Drain Cock Sub-assembly	*2	Reservoir Tank Cap
*3	Water Filler Cap Sub-assembly	*4	No. 2 Radiator Hose Sub-assembly

Remove the reservoir tank cap and water filler cap sub-assembly. Then drain the engine coolant.

Tech Tips

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

REMOVE SERVICE PLUG GRIP

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DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONING HARNESS
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  *a Green-colored Lock
  
  Using a screwdriver, slide the green-colored lock of the connector as shown in the illustration to release it and disconnect the connector.
  
  CAUTION:
  
  Make sure to wear insulated gloves.
  
  Note
  
  Insulate the removed terminals and connector with insulating tape.
2. Detach the 2 wire harness clamps.
REMOVE RADIATOR HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Slide the 2 clamps and remove the radiator hose sub-assembly from the water outlet sub-assembly and radiator assembly.
DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 2 radiator hose sub-assembly from the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.
REMOVE WATER INLET WITH THERMOSTAT SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 nuts and water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.
2. Remove the gasket from the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.