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Removal [12/2012 - ]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT 

    See step  2

  4. REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]

  5. DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE 
    1. Slide the hose clamp and disconnect the No. 2 radiator hose from the water inlet.
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  6. REMOVE WATER INLET 
    1. Remove the 2 nuts and water inlet.
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  7. REMOVE THERMOSTAT 
    1. Remove the thermostat.
    2. Remove the gasket from the thermostat.