Coolant Thermostat, Removing And Installing: Removing
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-- Drain the coolant for the high temperature coolant circuit. Refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING, HIGH TEMPERATURE CIRCUIT .
-- Remove the compressor. Refer to SUPERCHARGER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the front coolant pipe. Refer to FRONT COOLANT PIPE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
NOTE:
Place a cleaning cloth underneath to catch any escaping coolant.
-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.
-- Remove the coolant thermostat with the connections.