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 NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER RH

  5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH


    1. A019O37

      Remove the 2 bolts, clip and front fender apron seal RH.

  6. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

    CAUTION:

    Do not remove the radiator cap sub-assembly, cylinder block drain cock plugs or radiator drain cock plug while the engine and radiator assembly are still hot. Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.


    1. Loosen the radiator drain cock plug.

    2. Loosen the cylinder block drain cock plug. (for Bank 1)

    3. Loosen the cylinder block drain cock plug. (for Bank 2, w/ Cylinder Block Drain Cock Plug)

    4. Remove the radiator cap sub-assembly.

      A019LCUE03
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Radiator Cap Sub-assembly *2 Cylinder Block Drain Cock Plug (for Bank 1)
      *3 Cylinder Block Drain Cock Plug (for Bank 2, w/ Cylinder Block Drain Cock Plug) *4 Radiator Drain Cock Plug
      *5 Air Drain Cock Plug - -

      Tech Tips

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

  7. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH


    1. A019K5V

      Remove the 4 clips.

    2. Disengage the guide and remove the engine room side cover LH.

  8. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER


    1. A019LQM

      Remove the 4 clips.

    2. Disengage the guide and remove the engine room side cover.

  9. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL


    1. A019MCL

      Remove the 6 clips and cool air intake duct seal.

  10. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A019LVN

      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. A019OI7

      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 fix the V-ribbed belt tensioner.

  12. DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE


    1. A019LKW

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

  13. REMOVE NO. 2 IDLER PULLEY SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A019OU1

      Remove the bolt, No. 2 idler pulley cover plate, No. 2 idler pulley sub-assembly and idler pulley cover plate.

  14. REMOVE WATER INLET


    1. A019L3M

      Remove the 2 nuts and water inlet.

  15. REMOVE THERMOSTAT


    1. Remove the thermostat from the water inlet housing.

    2. Remove the gasket from the thermostat.