Removal [11/2021 - ]: Procedure

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REMOVE FRONT FENDER FRONT SPLASH SHIELD LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [11/2021 - 03/2024] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [03/2024 - ]
REMOVE FRONT FENDER FRONT SPLASH SHIELD RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 [11/2021 - 03/2024] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 [03/2024 - ]
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 [11/2021 - 03/2024] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 [03/2024 - ]
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [11/2021 - ]
REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD
Refer to REMOVAL [11/2021 - ]
DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 36 [11/2021 - 03/2024] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 36 [03/2024 - ]

DISCONNECT NO. 7 WATER BY-PASS HOSE

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Disconnect the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly connector.
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.