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Removal & Installation: Thermostat: Removal

  1. Drain cooling system.
  2. Remove upper radiator hose (8260) from water outlet connection.
  3. Remove two retaining bolts.
  4. Remove water outlet connection and water thermostat (8575) as an assembly.
  5. Discard gasket. Clean sealing surfaces with gasket scraper. Gouges in aluminum could form leak paths. Use care when scraping thermostat housing-to-gasket mating surfaces.