Removal

3UZ-FE COOLING: THERMOSTAT: 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.