Removal [08/2023 - ]: Procedure

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REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH
for HEV Model: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 [10/2022 - 10/2024] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 [10/2024 - ]

for PHEV Model: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH
for HEV Model: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [10/2022 - 10/2024] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [10/2024 - ]

for PHEV Model: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
for HEV Model: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 [10/2022 - 10/2024] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 [10/2024 - ]

for PHEV Model: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (for Engine)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD
Refer to REMOVAL [08/2023 - ]
DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE
for HEV Model: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 27 [10/2022 - 10/2024] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 26 [10/2024 - ]

for PHEV Model: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 26

DISCONNECT NO. 7 WATER BY-PASS HOSE

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

REMOVE WATER INLET WITH THERMOSTAT SUB-ASSEMBLY

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.