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

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-- Remove the fan shroud. Refer to FAN SHROUD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the left and right bottom air duct pipe. Refer to LOWER AIR DUCT PIPES, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Loosen the hose clamp -2-.

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-, pull off the coolant pipe 1 and put aside to the right.

-- Lift the clamp -2- and loosen the hose clamp -1-, and remove the coolant hose.

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-- Disconnect the connectors and free up the wires:

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3 - For the Map Controlled Engine Cooling Thermostat -F265-

4 - For the Oil Pressure Sensor -G10-

-- Remove the bolt -2- and free up the vacuum line -1-.

All additional procedures are described. Refer to HOUSING FOR MAP CONTROLLED ENGINE COOLING THERMOSTAT -F265-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING