Thermostat Cover Removal Note
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Mazda CX-5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Place rags on the transaxle case around the area under the thermostat cover.
- Slightly loosen the three
thermostat cover bolts and use the rags to absorb the draining engine coolant.CAUTION:
- Do not remove the thermostat cover completely at this time because the engine coolant remaining in the engine will drain out.
- After the engine coolant stops draining, remove the thermostat cover.