THERMOSTAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR-CD (RF Turbo)]

Warning

• Remove and install all parts when the engine is cold, otherwise they can cause severe burns or serious injury.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the under cover.

3. Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [MZR-CD (RF Turbo)].)

4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

6. Refill the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [MZR-CD (RF Turbo)].)

7. Inspect for the engine coolant leakage. (See ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE INSPECTION [MZR-CD (RF Turbo)].)

Thermostat Installation Note

1. Verify that the positions of the jiggle pin and the projection on the gasket are as shown.

2. Install the thermostat into the thermostat case, aligning the projection on the gasket to the thermostat cover.