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Removal [12/2013 - 11/2016]: Procedure

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  1. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 25

  2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT 

    See step  2

  3. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2013 - 11/2016]

  4. REMOVE NO. 2 IDLER PULLEY SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 18

  5. DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 39

  6. REMOVE WATER INLET 
    1. Remove the 2 nuts and water inlet.
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  7. REMOVE THERMOSTAT 
    1. Remove the thermostat from the water inlet housing.
    2. Remove the gasket from the thermostat.