Coolant Thermostat, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Drain the coolant. Refer to DRAIN THE COOLANT .

-- Remove the air filter housing. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

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-- Loosen the clamp -2- and remove the air duct pipe -1-.

-- Remove the bolt -arrow- on the left and right.

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-- Unclip and remove the lower section -1- of the air duct.

-- Open the locking mechanism in direction of -arrow B-.

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-- Turn the hydraulic return hose -1- in the direction of -arrow A- and remove.

-- Remove the coolant thermostat.