cardiagn.com Last Modified: 6-7-2017 6.8:8.0.40 Doc ID: RM000000V2C003X Model Year Start: 2006 Model: Land Cruiser Prod Date Range: [05/2005 - ] Title: 2UZ-FE COOLING: THERMOSTAT: REMOVAL; 2006 MY Land Cruiser [05/2005 - ] REMOVAL HINT: Removal of the thermostat would have an adverse effect, causing a lowering of cooling efficiency. Do not remove the thermostat, even if engine tends to overheat. 1. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER 2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT 3. REMOVE WATER INLET (a) Remove the 3 nuts, water inlet and gasket. 4. REMOVE THERMOSTAT (a) Remove the thermostat from the water inlet. (b) Remove the gasket from the thermostat.