Thermostat, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Lift the vehicle, all four mounts from lifting platform at the same height.

-- Move the selector lever to >>P<<.

-- Remove the air filter housing. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

-- Remove the bolt -A- and the ATF lines -2- from the thermostat -1-.

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-- Seal the ATF lines with suitable plugs taken from the : VAS6122 .

-- Remove the bolts -B- and remove the thermostat -1- from the transmission.