Removal [08/2021 - ]: Procedure

DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (for Engine)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 27 [08/2021 - 09/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 27 [09/2022 - ]

REMOVE WATER INLET WITH THERMOSTAT SUB-ASSEMBLY

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 No. 7 water by-pass 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.