THERMOSTAT > REMOVAL

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1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER


2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

CAUTION:
To avoid the danger of being burned, do not remove the reserve tank cap sub-assembly while the engine and reserve tank assembly are still hot. Thermal expansion will cause hot engine coolant and steam to blow out from the radiator assembly.

  1. Loosen the radiator drain cock plug.

    HINT:
    Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the regulations in your area.



  1. Remove the reserve tank cap.


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    *1
    		Radiator Drain Cock Plug
    		*3
    		Air Bleed Valve 1
    *2
    		Reserve Tank Cap Sub-assembly
    		*4
    		Air Bleed Valve 2



3. REMOVE WATER INLET


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  1. Remove the 3 bolts and then remove the water inlet.



4. REMOVE THERMOSTAT


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  1. Remove the thermostat.

  1. Remove the gasket from the thermostat.