Section 11 (Engine Cooling System - Cooling (H6DO - 3.6L DOHC)): Thermostat: Removal

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Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the under cover. Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Under Cover.
Drain engine coolant completely. Ref. to DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant.
Remove the radiator lower hose from the radiator lower and the thermostat cover.

Fig 1: Identifying Radiator Lower Hose
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Remove the thermostat cover, and then remove the thermostat.

Fig 2: Locating Thermostat Cover Bolts
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