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Thermostat Housing Removal and Installation: Removal

NOTE: When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spilling.
  1. Remove water pump. Refer to [Water Pump: Removal and Installation ].
  2. Remove thermostat. Refer to [Thermostat Removal and Installation ].
  3. Remove the radiator hose (upper) from the radiator.
  4. Remove exhaust manifold cover. Refer to [EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CATALYST: EXPLODED VIEW [QR25DE] ]
  5. Remove oil level gauge and oil level gauge guide. Refer to [ENGINE UNIT: EXPLODED VIEW ]
    CAUTION: Plug the oil level gauge guide opening to prevent foreign materials from entering oil pan.
  6. Remove A/C compressor, if equipped, and position aside. Refer to [COMPRESSOR: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ]
  7. Disconnect electric throttle control actuator, oil cooler and heater hose from heater pipe.
    NOTE: Cap or plug opening(s) to prevent fluid from spilling.
  8. Remove bolt for heater pipe at water pump and thermostat housing.
  9. Disconnect heater pipe from water pump and thermostat housing.
  10. Remove water pump and thermostat housing.