Removal [10/2017 - ]: Procedure

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REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 [10/2017 - 09/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 [09/2020 - ]
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
See step 2

DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY

Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 2 radiator hose sub-assembly from the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.

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REMOVE WATER INLET WITH THERMOSTAT SUB-ASSEMBLY

Disconnect the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly connector.

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*1	No. 3 Water By-pass Hose
*2	No. 15 Water By-pass Hose

Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 3 water by-pass hose from the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.
Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 15 water by-pass hose from the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.

Remove the 2 bolts, nut and water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly from the timing chain cover assembly.

Remove the gasket from the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.