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Removal [11/2016 - ]: Procedure

  1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT 

    See step  1

  2. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 25

  3. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE MOUNTING STAY RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14

  4. REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD BRACKET 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 33

  5. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE 
    1. Disconnect the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly connector.
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    2. Remove the bolt to disconnect the engine wire.
  6. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LH 
    1. Loosen the 7 bolts.
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      HINT: 

      There is not enough clearance to completely remove some of the 7 bolts from the front No. 1 engine mounting bracket LH.

    2. Remove the front No. 1 engine mounting bracket LH together with the bolts.
  7. DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 38

  8. DISCONNECT WATER BY-PASS HOSE 
    1. Slide the clip and disconnect the water by-pass hose.
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  9. REMOVE WATER INLET WITH THERMOSTAT SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.
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    2. Remove the gasket from the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.
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