Section 8 (Engine Cooling System (H4DOTC)): Thermostat: Removal

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Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the under cover. Refer to FRONT UNDER COVER .
Drain engine coolant. Refer to , DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT .
Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from thermostat cover.

Fig 1: Locating Radiator Outlet Hose Clamp
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Remove the thermostat cover, and then remove the gasket and thermostat.

Fig 2: Exploded View Of Thermostat
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