Lexus ES: Removal
REMOVAL
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
NOTICE:
This procedure includes the removal of small-head bolts. Refer to Small-Head Bolts of Basic Repair Hint to identify the small-head bolts.
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PROCEDURE
1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (for Engine)
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2. DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE
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3. REMOVE WATER INLET WITH THERMOSTAT SUB-ASSEMBLY
| (a) Disconnect the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly connector. |
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| (b) Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 7 water by-pass hose from the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly. NOTICE:
HINT: When disconnecting the No. 7 water by-pass hose, slide the clip, rotate the hose and pull it straight off the pipe. |
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| (c) Using an 8 mm socket wrench, remove the 2 bolts and water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly. |
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| (d) Remove the gasket from the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly. |
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Inspection
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1. INSPECT WATER INLET WITH THERMOSTAT SUB-ASSEMBLY CAUTION:
Do not put your hands into the water that has been heated for the inspection.
Touching the heated water could
Installation
INSTALLATION CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT NOTICE: This procedure includes the installation of small-head bolts. Refer to Small-Head Bolts of Basic Repair Hint to identify the small-head bolts. Click here
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Components
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Installation
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 1. INSTALL REAR SPOILER SUB-ASSEMBLY HINT: When installing a new rear spoiler sub-assembly, heat the luggage compartment door panel and rear spoiler sub-assembly using a heat light. Heating Temperature Item Temperature Luggage Compartment Door Panel 40 to 60°C (104
