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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Radiator Outlet Hose
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  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill With HP5)  or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill Without HP5)  or Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 Fill With HP5)  or Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 Fill Without HP5) .
  2. Reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp at the thermostat cover.
  3. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the thermostat cover.
  4. Remove the battery tray.
  5. Fig 2: Identifying Thermostat Housing Cover Bolts & Cover
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  6. Remove the thermostat cover bolts and cover.
  7. Remove the thermostat.
  8. Remove and discard the thermostat cover O-ring seal.