Cooling Water Pipes or Hoses Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Suzuki XL-7 and 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect negative cable at battery.
Drain coolant referring to COOLANT DRAINING .
Remove radiator inlet hose (1), outlet hose (2) and radiator outlet pipe (3).

Fig 1: Removing Radiator Inlet Hose, Outlet Hose & Radiator Outlet Pipe
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Remove throttle body and intake manifold.
For H25 engine model, refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD .

For H27 engine model, refer to THROTTLE BODY & INTAKE MANIFOLD REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
Disconnect ECT sensor (4) coupler.
Disconnect heater inlet hose (5) from water outlet cap (3).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Heater Inlet Hose From Water Outlet Cap
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Remove water outlet cap (3) from cylinder heads.
Remove water outlet pipe (2) from thermostat case (1).
Remove thermostat case (1) from cylinder block.

Fig 3: Removing Thermostat Case From Cylinder Block
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