LEFT SIDE THERMOSTAT HOUSING REMOVAL

TM 9-2320-270-20-1

THERMOSTAT HOUSINGS - CONTINUED

ACTION

REMARKS

ITEM

LOCATION

LEFT SIDE THERMOSTAT HOUSING REMOVAL

WARNING

Be careful when removing radiator cap. If engine is hot, escaping steam could burn

you. Using a rag, cover radiator cap to protect your hand. Unscrew cap just enough to

allow any built-up steam to escape. When all pressure has been relieved, unscrew cap

the rest of the way, and take off of radiator.

NOTE

If right thermostat housing was removed, skip steps 25 and 26.

Slowly turn to first stop and allow

Radiator cap (2)

25. Radiator (1)

pressure escape.

When all pressure has escaped,

unscrew and take off.

Put container underneath.

Draincock (3)

26.

Open and let coolant drain.

When coolant level is below level of

hose (4), close.

d. Get rid of fluid (page 4-1).

a. Put container underneath.

Plug (6)

27. Engine (5)

b. Using handle with 1/2-inch drive, un-

screw and take out.

c. When coolant stops draining, screw in

until flush using handle with 1/2-inch

drive.

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