Removal And Installation: Thermostat: Removal
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NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
- 1.
Drain the cooling system. REFER to: Cooling System Draining and Vacuum Filling .
- 2.
Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. REFER to: AIR CLEANER OUTLET PIPE .
- 3.NOTE: Cover the accessory drive belts to prevent coolant contamination of the belts.
Completely cover the accessory drive belts with waterproof plastic.
- 4.NOTE: During installation, make sure the coolant outlet connection is fully seated on the thermostat housing before tightening the bolts.
Remove the bolts and detach the coolant inlet connector.
Torque
: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)