Engine Side

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Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to BATTERY
NOTE: Repair Contents.
Drain engine coolant. Ref. to DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant.
Remove the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe.
Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from thermostat cover.

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

Fig 2: Thermostat Cover, Gasket, Thermostat And Bolts
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