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

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

-- Loosen the hose clamp -6-.

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

-- Remove the coolant hose -8- from the housing for the Map Controlled Engine Cooling Thermostat -F265-.

-- Move the coolant pipe -4- to the right side.

-- Remove the bolts -1-.

Fig 1: Component Location: on the Front of the Engine, Cylinder Bank 1 (Right)

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-- Push the wiring duct -2- slightly upward.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

Fig 2: Component Location: on the Front of the Engine, Cylinder Bank 2 (Left)

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-- Unclip and free up the vacuum line -2- on the wiring duct -3-.

-- Push the wiring duct -3- upward.

-- 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 under: COOLANT PUMP/COOLANT THERMOSTAT Coolant Regulation Housing, Removing and Installing.