Removal & Installation: Thermostat: Removal

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Drain cooling system. Remove air intake hose. Mark lower radiator hose and hose clamp for installation referees. See Figure. Remove clamp from lower radiator hose. See Figure. Remove lower radiator hose. Remove water inlet fitting and thermostat.