Section 8 (Engine Cooling System (1AR-FE)): Thermostat: Removal

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DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See COOLANT )
REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT
HINT:

See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE WATER INLET
1. Remove the 2 nuts and water inlet.
REMOVE THERMOSTAT
1. Remove the thermostat.
2. Remove the gasket from the thermostat.
Fig 1: Locating Nuts And Water Inlet
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