Removal
3UZ-FE COOLING: THERMOSTAT: REMOVAL
REMOVAL
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 ENGINE UNDER COVER
3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT Service and Repair
4. REMOVE V-BANK COVER
(a) Remove the 2 nuts and cover.
5. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET
(a) Remove the bolt and inlet.
6. REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR PIPE Removal
7. REMOVE WATER INLET
(a) Remove the 3 nuts and water inlet.
8. REMOVE THERMOSTAT
(a) Remove the thermostat and gasket.