THERMOSTAT > REMOVAL

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1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.



2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  1. Remove the 4 bolts and cover.



3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

NOTICE:
Do not remove the radiator reservoir cap while the engine and radiator are still hot. Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.



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  1. Drain the coolant by removing the reservoir cap and, using a wrench, remove the vent plug.



  1. Loosen the cylinder block drain cock plug and the radiator drain cock plug.

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



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4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY


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  1. Disconnect the MAF meter connector and remove the clamp.

  1. Loosen the hose clamp of the compressor inlet elbow.

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and air cleaner.



5. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


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  1. Remove the 3 bolts, 2 nuts and cover.



6. REMOVE CHARGE AIR COOLER ASSEMBLY

  1. Remove the charge air cooler assembly (Click here).



7. REMOVE COMPRESSOR INLET ELBOW


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  1. Remove the bolt from the ventilation pipe.

  1. Move the clamp so that the hose can be disconnected.

  1. Disconnect the ventilation pipe from the cylinder head cover.

  1. Disconnect the 2 connectors from the turbocharger.

  1. Remove the wire clamp's clip from the inlet elbow.

  1. Remove the 2 nuts, inlet elbow and gasket.



8. DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSE INLET

  1. Disconnect the hose from the water inlet.



9. REMOVE NO. 1 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER TUBE CLAMP (for Automatic Transmission)


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  1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the clampt.



10. REMOVE WATER INLET


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  1. Remove the 3 bolts and inlet.



11. REMOVE THERMOSTAT