Thermostat Removal


  1. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

  3. REMOVE INTERCOOLER ASSEMBLY WITH INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR

  4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY

  5. REMOVE VENTILATION PIPE

  6. REMOVE COMPRESSOR INLET ELBOW

  7. DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSE OUTLET

  8. REMOVE WATER INLET

  9. REMOVE THERMOSTAT

Thermostat -- Removal



1. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER


2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
CAUTION:
Do not remove the radiator reservoir cap while the engine and radiator are still hot. Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.
  1. Loosen the radiator drain cock plug.

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


    Toyota Fortuner. Ggn50, 60 Kun51, 61 Tgn51 Lan50
  1. Drain the coolant by removing the radiator reservoir cap and, using a wrench, remove the vent plug.



  1. Loosen the cylinder block drain cock plug.


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    Text in Illustration
    *1
    Radiator Reservoir
    *2
    Radiator Reservoir Cap
    *3
    Vent Plug
    *4
    Cylinder Block Drain Cock Plug
    *5
    Radiator Drain Cock Plug
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3. REMOVE INTERCOOLER ASSEMBLY WITH INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR
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4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
  1. Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector.

  1. Loosen the hose clamp.

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and air cleaner.



5. REMOVE VENTILATION PIPE


    Toyota Fortuner. Ggn50, 60 Kun51, 61 Tgn51 Lan50
  1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the 2 ventilation hoses and ventilation pipe.



6. REMOVE COMPRESSOR INLET ELBOW


    Toyota Fortuner. Ggn50, 60 Kun51, 61 Tgn51 Lan50
  1. Disconnect the 2 connectors from the turbocharger.

  1. Detach the wire harness clamp.

  1. Remove the 2 nuts, compressor inlet elbow and gasket.



7. DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSE OUTLET
  1. Disconnect the radiator hose outlet from the water inlet.



8. REMOVE WATER INLET


Toyota Fortuner. Ggn50, 60 Kun51, 61 Tgn51 Lan50
  1. Disconnect the wire harness clamp.

  1. Remove the 3 bolts and water inlet.

  1. Remove the bolt and wire harness clamp bracket from the water inlet.



9. REMOVE THERMOSTAT
  1. Remove the thermostat from the cylinder block.

  1. Remove the gasket from the thermostat.