Removal [12/2013 - 11/2016]: Procedure
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- REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 25
- DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
See step 2
- REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT
Refer to REMOVAL [12/2013 - 11/2016]
- REMOVE NO. 2 IDLER PULLEY SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 18
- DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 39
- REMOVE WATER INLET
- REMOVE THERMOSTAT
- Remove the thermostat from the water inlet housing.
- Remove the gasket from the thermostat.