Removal and Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Removal of Thermostat
- Remove engine under cover. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Partially drain engine coolant from the radiator. Refer to
"CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT ".CAUTION:
- Perform this step when engine is cold.
- Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
- Remove the engine room cover (if equipped). Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Remove the air duct and resonator assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Disconnect the water suction hose from the water inlet.
- Remove the water inlet and thermostat.
Removal of Thermostat Housing, Water Outlet and Heater Pipe
- Remove the intake manifold. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Remove the thermostat. Refer to THERMOSTAT AND WATER PIPING
- Remove upper radiator hose.
- Remove the thermostat housing, water outlet and heater pipe.