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Removal and Installation: Removal

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  1. Completely drain engine coolant. Refer to "DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT ".
    CAUTION:
    • Perform this step when engine is cold.
    • Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
  2. Remove air duct and air cleaner case. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  3. Disconnect radiator hose (lower) and oil cooler hose from water inlet and thermostat assembly.
  4. Remove water inlet and thermostat assembly.
    CAUTION: Do not disassemble water inlet and thermostat assembly. Replace them as a unit, if necessary.
    Fig 1: Identifying Water Inlet And Thermostat Assembly
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