Map Controlled Engine Cooling Thermostat -F265-, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Drain the coolant. Refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- Unscrew the bolt -1- as well as the nut -3- and remove the exhaust manifold brace -2-.

Fig 1: Identifying Carrier Left Brace Components

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-- Disconnect the connector -1- on the Map Controlled Engine Cooling Thermostat -F265-.

Fig 2: Identifying Coolant Hose And Spring Clip

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-- Disconnect the coolant hose by lifting the retaining clamps -2- and loosening the hose clamp -3-.

-- Remove the coolant hose -4-.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the Map Controlled Engine Cooling Thermostat -F265-.

Fig 3: Identifying Bolts -Arrows- & Map Controlled Engine Cooling Thermostat

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