THERMOSTAT - REMOVAL

1. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

Remove the 3 bolts and screw.

Turn the clip indicated by the arrow in the illustration to remove the front fender splash shield sub-assembly LH.

2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

Remove the 3 bolts and 2 screws.

Turn the clip indicated by the arrow in the illustration to remove the front fender splash shield sub-assembly RH.

3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

Remove the 10 bolts and No. 1 engine under cover.

4. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

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

Thermostat - Removal. 1GR-FE COOLING. Land Cruiser URJ200 URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Text in Illustration
*1	Radiator Reservoir	*2	Radiator Cap
*3	Radiator Drain Cock Plug	*4	Cylinder Block Water Drain Cock Plug
*a	for Type A	*b	for Type B

for Type A:

Loosen the radiator drain cock plug and 2 cylinder block water drain cock plugs.

for Type B:

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

Remove the radiator cap. Then drain the coolant.

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

for Type A:

Tighten the 2 cylinder block water drain cock plugs.

for Type B:

Tighten the cylinder block water drain cock plug.

Tighten the radiator drain cock plug by hand.

5. REMOVE V-BANK COVER

Raise the front of the V-bank cover to detach the 2 pins. Then remove the 2 V-bank cover hooks from the bracket, and remove the V-bank cover.

Text in Illustration
*1	Pin
*2	Hook

6. DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE

Disconnect the No. 2 radiator hose.

7. REMOVE WATER INLET WITH THERMOSTAT

If the thermostat is not installed, cooling efficiency decreases. Even if the engine tends to overheat, do not remove the thermostat.

Remove the 3 nuts, the water inlet with thermostat, and the gasket.