Removal [10/2018 - ]: Procedure

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REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [10/2018 - 07/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [07/2022 - ]
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (for Engine)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [10/2018 - 10/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [10/2019 - ]

DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE

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

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REMOVE WATER INLET WITH THERMOSTAT SUB-ASSEMBLY

Disconnect the sensor wire connector.

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Disconnect the engine water pump assembly (water inlet housing) connector.

Using an 8 mm socket wrench, remove the bolt and disconnect the sensor wire from the engine water pump assembly (water inlet housing).

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Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 7 water by-pass hose from the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.

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NOTE:

Do not apply force to the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly when disconnecting the No. 7 water by-pass hose.
Do not damage the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.

HINT:

When disconnecting the No. 7 water by-pass hose, slide the clip, rotate the hose and pull it straight off the pipe.

Using an 8 mm socket wrench, remove the 2 bolts and water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.

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