Engine Temperature Control Actuator -N493-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Removing

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-- Remove the engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Drain the coolant. Refer to DRAIN THE COOLANT .

-- Remove the Throttle Valve Control Module -GX3-. Refer to Throttle Valve Control Module -GX3-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Loosen the hose clamp -3- and lift the clip -2- and push the front coolant pipe to the side.

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-- Remove the coolant pump. Refer to COOLANT PUMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Lift the clamps -1 and 2- and remove the coolant hoses.

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-- Disconnect the connector -arrow-.

Fig 1: Engine Temperature Control Actuator -N493- - Tightening Sequence

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-- Remove the bolts -1 to 5-.

-- Take the Engine Temperature Control Actuator -N493- off the alignment pins and remove it from the engine oil cooler.