Venza FWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE) (2010)
Thermostat: Service and Repair
Removal
2GR-FE COOLING: THERMOSTAT: REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL RH
2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
3. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER
4. SEPARATE FRONT FENDER LINER RH
5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON RH
6. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT See: Coolant/Service and Repair
7. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT See: Engine/Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories/Drive Belt/Service and Repair/Removal
8. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY See: Engine/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Engine Assembly/Removal
9. DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE
(a) Disconnect the No. 2 radiator hose from the water inlet.
10. REMOVE NO. 2 IDLER PULLEY SUB-ASSEMBLY See: Engine/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Engine Unit/Removal
11. REMOVE WATER INLET
(a) Remove the 2 nuts and water inlet.
12. REMOVE THERMOSTAT
(a) Remove the thermostat from the water inlet housing.
(b) Remove the gasket from the thermostat.