Section 71 (Engine Cooling System): Thermostat: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lexus ES 350. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
- REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
- REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
- REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE MOUNTING STAY RH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT (See INSPECTION )
- REMOVE NO. 2 IDLER PULLEY SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSE OUTLET (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE WATER INLET
- Remove the 2 nuts and water inlet.
- REMOVE THERMOSTAT
- Remove the gasket from the thermostat.