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Removal [11/2018 - 10/2019]: Procedure

  1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  2. REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD 

    Refer to REMOVAL [11/2018 - 02/2019] , or refer to REMOVAL [02/2019 - 08/2020]

  3. REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY 
  4. DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE 
    1. Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 2 radiator hose from the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.
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  5. REMOVE WATER INLET WITH THERMOSTAT SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly connector.
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    2. Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 7 water by-pass hose from the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.
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      NOTE:
      • Do not apply force to the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly when disconnecting the No. 7 water by-pass hose.
      • Do not damage the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.

      HINT: 

      When disconnecting the No. 7 water by-pass hose, slide the clip, rotate the hose and pull it straight off the pipe.

    3. Using an 8 mm socket wrench, remove the 2 bolts and water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.
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    4. Remove the gasket from the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.
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