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Removal & Installation

  1. Drain the engine Cooling System.
  2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube.
  3. Disconnect the five hoses from the thermostat housing and remove the thermostat housing.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Hoses From Thermostat Housing
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  4. Disconnect the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor from the bypass tube.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting ECT Sensor
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  5. Remove the bolt, stud, and the water bypass tube.
    Fig 3: Removing Water Bypass Tube
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  6. NOTE: Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.
  7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.