Removal

3UR-FE COOLING: THERMOSTAT: REMOVAL

HINT:
If the thermostat is not installed, cooling efficiency decreases. Do not remove the thermostat as this will cause the engine to overheat easily.

1. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

2. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH Removal

3. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH Removal

4. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL Removal

5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal

6. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH Removal

7. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

8. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT Service and Repair

9. REMOVE AIR CLEANER HOSE ASSEMBLY Removal

10. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY Removal

11. REMOVE NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE
12. REMOVE NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE
13. REMOVE FAN SHROUD Removal

14. REMOVE WATER INLET SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH THERMOSTAT






(a) Disconnect the No. 2 and No. 3 air hoses.
(b) Disconnect the air pump connector.
(c) Disconnect the air pump connector clamp holder.
(d) Using a clip remover, detach the wire harness clamp.






(e) Disconnect the No. 5 water by-pass hose.
(f) Remove the air tube bracket bolt.






(g) Remove the 3 nuts, water inlet with thermostat and gasket.