Removing Coolant Regulator

Removed water pump -1-  and thermostat insert -2-  =>

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Thermostat insert installed

1. Release cable plug for thermostat insert using angled pointed-nose pliers between the crankcase and thermostat housing and pull it off. > Cable plug for thermostat -1- 

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   Cable plug for thermostat

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   Pointed-nose pliers with cable plug

2. Remove thermostat insert using shop-made tool.
   1. 2.1 Use pointed-nose pliers to wrap a piece of wire or stiff electric cable through several spokes of the thermostat insert. Figure showing screwdriver > Secured electric cable  .

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      Secured electric cable

   2. 2.2 Tie a knot in the wire or electric cable to prevent it from being pulled out.
   3. 2.3 > 9182 - Assembly lever or a large screwdriver must be inserted through the cable. > Secured electric cable 
   4. 2.4 Pull the thermostat insert out of the crankcase completely using an inserted assembly lever or a large screwdriver. Support the assembly lever under the vibration balancer if necessary. > Secured electric cable  Figure shows removed thermostat insert > Removed coolant regulator  .

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Removed coolant regulator