THERMOSTAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L5]

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Warning

•  Never remove the cooling system cap or loosen the radiator drain plug while the engine is running, or when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding engine coolant and steam may shoot out and cause serious injury. It may also damage the engine and cooling system.

•  Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool. Even then, be very careful when removing the cap. Wrap a thick cloth around it and slowly turn it counterclockwise 2.5 turns. Step back while the pressure escapes.

•  When you are sure all the pressure is gone, turn the cap using the cloth, and remove it.

1.  Remove the battery cover. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L5].)

2.  Disconnect the negative battery cable.

3.  Remove the plug hole plate. (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L5].)

4.  Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2 and splash shield as a single unit. (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO.2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)(See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

5.  Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [LF, L5].)

6.  Remove the generator drive belt with the A/C drive belt still installed and set it out of the way. (LF) (See DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L5].)

7.  Remove the drive belt. (L5) (See DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L5].)

8.  Remove the drive belt auto tensioner. (LF) (See ENGINE DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY [LF, L5].)

9.  Remove the drive belt idler pulley. (L5) (See ENGINE DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY [LF, L5].)

10.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

11.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

12.  Refill the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [LF, L5].)

13.  Inspect for engine coolant leakage. (See ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE INSPECTION [LF, L5].)

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1	Water hose
2	Lower radiator hose
3	Thermostat component
4	Gasket