Removal Procedure
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NOTE:
The thermostat is not serviceable separately. The water pump inlet and thermostat must be replaced as an assembly.
- Remove the bolt from the coolant recovery reservoir and reposition.
Remove air cleaner assembly.
- Remove the radiator outlet hose. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LWN) , or Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LV1) , or Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (L96, LC8) .
- Remove the water pump inlet bolts.
- Remove the water pump inlet and thermostat from the water pump.