2-15
Racing Kit
Thermostat and Bypass Hose Removal
1. Drain the coolant.
2. Remove the thermostat housing cover, then remove the thermostat.
3. Remove the rubber from the thermostat, then install it on the thrust washer in the racing kit.
4. Install the thrust washer in the thermostat housing, and assemble the thermostat housing in the reverse order of removal.
5. Remove the bypass hose.
6. Cut 50mm from both ends of the removed hoses.
7. Install the cut hoses to the water pump and thermostat housing, then secure them with clips in the racing kit.
8. Install the plugs in the racing kit to the hose ends, and clamp them with the clamps in the racing kit.
When replacing the coolant, bleed the air from the water pump side bypass hose.
Rubber
(standard)
Washer
(racing kit)
Clamp
(racing kit)
Plugs
(racing kit)
Clamp
(racing kit)
Perform the cooling system air bleeding
at the water pump side bypass hose .
50 mm
50 mm
