Thermostat Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Drain coolant, see Cooling System Draining .
Remove engine wire harness bracket (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Wire Harness Bracket
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Disconnect radiator outlet hose (1) from thermostat cap (2).
Remove thermostat cap (2) from water pump (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Radiator Outlet Hose And Thermostat Cap
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Remove thermostat (1) from water pump (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Thermostat And Water Pump
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