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

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Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Hose Clamps

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-- Drain The Coolant. Refer To COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- Disconnect The Connector -3- On The Map Controlled Engine Cooling Thermostat -F265-.

-- Disconnect The Coolant Hose By Lifting The Retaining Clamps -1- From The Coolant Hose And Loosening The Hose Clamp -2-.

-- Move The Coolant Hose To The Side.

-- Loosen The Clamp -1- And Remove The Coolant Hose.

Fig 2: Identifying Map Controlled Engine Cooling Thermostat & Bolts

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