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CVTF Cooler (With Warmer Feature) Side

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  1. Drain engine coolant. Ref. to COOLING (H4DO)>Engine Coolant>REPLACEMENT>DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT .
  2. Lower the vehicle.
  3. Remove the clip (A) from the air intake boot.
  4. Loosen the clamp (B) securing the air cleaner case (rear) to the air intake boot.
  5. Loosen the clamp (C) which secures the throttle body to the air intake boot.
    Fig 1: Identifying Air Intake Duct Components
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  6. Remove the air intake boot from the throttle body, and place the air intake boot aside so that it does not interfere with the work.
    Fig 2: Removing Air Intake Boot
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  7. Disconnect the engine coolant hose from the thermostat cover.
    Fig 3: Locating Engine Coolant Hose Clamp
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  8. Remove the thermostat cover, and then remove the gasket and thermostat.
    Fig 4: Removing Thermostat Cover, Gasket And Thermostat
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