Removal And Installation: Thermostat: Removal

Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
Drain the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .

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Remove upper radiator hose (1) from the thermostat housing.

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Disconnect the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor harness connector (1).

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Remove the coolant hose (1) from the thermostat housing.

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Remove the bolts (1) and the thermostat housing.
Remove and discard the thermostat housing gasket.