Coolant Thermostat: Removing

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-- Observe safety precautions. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

-- Follow repair instructions. Refer to GENERAL INFORMATION .

-- Drain the coolant. Refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- Remove the air filter (engine cover). Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING .

-- Remove the intake hose -4- between the Throttle Valve Control Module -J338- and air filter. To do this, disconnect air hose -1-, if present, and air hose -2- (compress securing ring) and remove spring clamp -3-.

Fig 1: Identifying Air Hoses And Are Fitted Securely

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-- Remove the intake manifold. Refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD .

-- Insert guide tube for oil dipstick into cylinder block again and screw it tightly so that no escaping coolant can run into the engine.

-- Place a suitable container under coolant regulator housing to catch coolant flowing out.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-, pull off the connections -A- and then remove the coolant thermostat.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolts And Connection

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