Engine Oil Cooler Thermostat, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Counterhold Pulley Using A Wrench - Pin Type 3212

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-- Remove the ribbed belt, refer to RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- for the coolant pump ribbed belt pulley using a Wrench - Pin Type 3212 to counterhold.

NOTE:

Lay a cloth below to catch the draining engine oil.

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Oil Cooler Temperature Regulator Cover

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-- Remove the bolt -arrow- for the cover -1-.

-- Turn the M6 bolt -1- in the thread on the cover and remove the cover from the bolt in order to remove the cover -2-.

Fig 3: Identifying Engine Oil Cooler Temperature Regulator

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-- Remove the engine oil cooler temperature regulator -4-.