Removal

1UR-FE COOLING: THERMOSTAT: REMOVAL

HINT
If the thermostat was not installed, cooling efficiency would decrease. Even if the engine tends to overheat, do not remove the thermostat.

1. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER Replacement

2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT Service and Repair

3. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY Removal

5. REMOVE AIR TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Disconnect the 2 connectors.





(b) Disconnect the water by-pass hose.

(c) Disconnect the 2 wire harness clamps and air hose.





(d) Remove the bolt and disconnect the air tube LH from the water inlet housing.

(e) Disconnect the vacuum sensor connector and clamp.





(f) Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the air hose from the air switching valve LH.

(g) Remove the air tube LH.

6. DISCONNECT OUTLET RADIATOR HOSE

(a) Disconnect the radiator hose.





7. REMOVE WATER INLET SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH THERMOSTAT

(a) Remove the 3 nuts, water inlet with thermostat and gasket.