Removing Coolant Regulator

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Removed water pump -1- and coolant regulator -2- . →

Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Regulator

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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 Coolant Regulator Cable Plug
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Fig 3: Removing Coolant Regulator Cable Plug
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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: Removing Coolant Regulator
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