Map Controlled Engine Cooling Thermostat -F265-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Removing

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

-- If equipped remove the lower front left longitudinal member. Refer to OVERVIEW - IMPACT MEMBER .

-- Disconnect the connector -3-.

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-- Open the clamp -1- and remove the coolant hose.

NOTE:

Ignore item -2-.

-- Disconnect the connector -1-.

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

-- Loosen the hose clamp -3- to remove the coolant hose from the Map Controlled Engine Cooling Thermostat -F265-.