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CVTF Cooler (With Warmer Feature) Side

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NOTE: Thermostat on the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature) side is featured on CVT models.
  1. Drain engine coolant. Ref. to DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant.
  2. Lower the vehicle.
  3. Remove the clip (A), and loosen the clamps (B) and (C) securing the air intake boot.
    Fig 1: Air Intake Boot Clip And Clamps
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  4. Remove the air intake boot from the air cleaner case (rear) and throttle body, and move the air intake boot aside so that it does not interfere with the work.
    Fig 2: Air Intake Boot
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  5. Disconnect the engine coolant hose from the thermostat cover.
    Fig 3: Identifying Engine Coolant Hose Clamp
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  6. Remove the thermostat cover, and then remove the gasket and thermostat.
Fig 4: Thermostat Cover, Gasket, Thermostat And Bolt
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