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Removal [12/2015 - 08/2016]: Procedure

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  1. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT 

    See step  3

  3. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER 

    (Refer to REMOVAL [12/2015 - 11/2017] )

  4. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT 

    (Refer to REMOVAL [12/2015 - 08/2016] )

  5. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 24

  6. DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE 
    1. Disconnect the No. 2 radiator hose from the water inlet.
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  7. REMOVE NO. 2 IDLER PULLEY SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 18

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