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Cooling System: Engine: Thermostat: Removal

CAUTION:

Do not loosen radiator draincock with system hot and pressurized. Serious burns from coolant can occur.

CAUTION:

The Thermostat and housing is serviced as an assembly. Do not remove the thermostat from the housing, damage to the thermostat may occur.

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  1. Remove the engine cover.
  2. Remove the air intake assembly (1).
  3. Drain the cooling system.
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  4. Disconnect the negative (2) and the positive (1) battery cable.
  5. Remove the battery hold down nut (3) and remove the clamp.
  6. Remove the battery (4).
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  7. Remove the battery tray bolt (2) and nut (3) and position the tray aside.
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  8. Remove the coolant recovery bottle return hose (2).
  9. Remove the lower radiator hose (3).
  10. Remove the oil cooler return hose (4).
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  11. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor (2) harness connector.
  12. Remove the heater supply hose (1).
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  13. Remove the engine coolant temperature sensor (4).
  14. Remove the thermostat mounting bolts (2).
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  15. Remove the thermostat from the engine block and discard gasket seal.
  16. Remove the temperature sensor.