Map Controlled Engine Cooling Thermostat -F265-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, 3.0L ENGINE: Removing

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

-- Remove the upper air duct pipe. Refer to UPPER AIR DUCT PIPE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, 3.0L ENGINE .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the left front coolant pipe from the coolant pump.

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All additional procedures are described under: Map Controlled Engine Cooling Thermostat -F265-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .