THERMOSTAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR-CD (RF Turbo)]

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Warning

•  Never remove the cooling system cap or loosen the radiator drain plug while the engine is running, or when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding engine coolant and steam may shoot out and cause serious injury. It may also damage the engine and cooling system.

•  Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool. Even then, be very careful when removing the cap. Wrap a thick cloth around it and slowly turn it counterclockwise 2.5 turns. Step back while the pressure escapes.

•   When you are sure all the pressure is gone, turn the cap using the cloth, and remove it.

1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2.  Remove the under cover.

3.  Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [MZR-CD (RF Turbo)].)

4.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

5.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

6.  Refill the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [MZR-CD (RF Turbo)].)

7.  Inspect for the engine coolant leakage. (See ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE INSPECTION [MZR-CD (RF Turbo)].)

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1	Lower radiator hose
2	Thermostat cover
3	Thermostat (See Thermostat Installation Note.)

Thermostat Installation Note

1.  Verify that the positions of the jiggle pin and the projection on the gasket are as shown.

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2.  Install the thermostat into the thermostat case, aligning the projection on the gasket to the thermostat cover.