Map Controlled Engine Cooling Thermostat: Removing

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-- Drain the coolant. Refer to COOLING SYSTEM, DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- Disconnect electrical connector -2- at map controlled engine cooling thermostat -F265-.

Fig 1: Identifying Drain Plug At Coolant Thermostat Housing

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NOTE:

Ignore -1-.

-- Remove coolant hoses -1 and 2- from coolant thermostat housing.

Fig 2: Identifying Coolant Hose, Bolts & Coolant Thermostat Housing

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

-- Remove map controlled engine cooling thermostat -F265- housing.