Engine Cooling System (H4DO): Thermostat: Removal

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the under cover. Refer to REMOVAL .
Drain engine coolant. Refer to DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT .
Remove the front exhaust pipe. Refer to REMOVAL .
Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from thermostat cover.

Fig 2: Locating Radiator Outlet Hose From Thermostat Cover
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Remove the thermostat cover, and then remove the gasket and thermostat.

Fig 3: Identifying Thermostat Cover, Gasket And Thermostat
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