Toyota Tacoma 2015-2018 Service Manual: Removal

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Off Road Package)

2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

4. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

5. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT TO FRAME SEAL

(a) Remove the 7 clips and radiator support to frame seal.

6. DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE

(a) Slide the hose clip and disconnect the No. 2 radiator hose from the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.

7. DISCONNECT NO. 7 WATER BY-PASS HOSE (w/ Oil Cooler)

(a) Slide the hose clip and disconnect the No. 7 water by-pass hose from the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.

8. DISCONNECT NO. 4 WATER BY-PASS HOSE

(a) Slide the hose clip and disconnect the No. 4 water by-pass hose from the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.

9. DISCONNECT NO. 3 WATER BY-PASS HOSE

(a) Slide the hose clip and disconnect the No. 3 water by-pass hose from the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.

10. REMOVE WATER INLET WITH THERMOSTAT SUB-ASSEMBLY

HINT:

If the thermostat was not installed, cooling efficiency would decrease. Even if the engine tends to overheat, do not remove the thermostat.

(a) Disconnect the connector from the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.

(b) Disengage the clamp to separate the wire harness.

(c) Remove the 2 bolts, nut and water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly from the timing chain cover assembly.

(d) Remove the gasket from the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.