Thermostat Removal


  1. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

  3. DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSE INLET

  4. REMOVE WATER OUTLET

  5. REMOVE THERMOSTAT

Thermostat -- Removal



1. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  1. Remove the 8 bolts and 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.


    Toyota Fortuner. Ggn50, 60 Kun51, 61 Tgn51 Lan50

  1. Remove the reservoir cap and, using a wrench, remove the vent plug.



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

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


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3. DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSE INLET


4. REMOVE WATER OUTLET


    Toyota Fortuner. Ggn50, 60 Kun51, 61 Tgn51 Lan50

  1. Remove the 3 bolts, water outlet and gasket.



5. REMOVE THERMOSTAT

  1. Remove the thermostat with gasket.