Removing Coolant Regulator

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Removed water pump -1-  and coolant regulator -2-  . =>

Fig 1: Identifying Water Pump And Coolant Regulator

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1. Release cable plug -1-  for the coolant regulator by inserting an angled pointed-nose pliers between the crankcase and coolant regulator housing and disconnect it.
   Fig 2: Identifying Cable Plug For Coolant Regulator

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   Fig 3: Identifying Pointed-Nose Pliers With Cable Plug

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2. Remove coolant regulator 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 coolant regulator. Figure showing screwdriver → Secured electric cable  .
      Fig 4: Securing Electric Cable

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   2. 2.2. Tie a knot in the wire or electric cable to prevent it from being pulled out -2-  .
   3. 2.3. Insert an assembly lever or a large screwdriver through the cable. → Secured electric cable 
   4. 2.4. Pull coolant regulator completely out of the crankcase or coolant regulator housing. Support the assembly lever under the vibration balancer if necessary. → Secured electric cable  Figure shows removed coolant regulator → Removed coolant regulator  .
      Fig 5: Identifying Coolant Regulator

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