Thermostat: Service and Repair

Remove fan clutch with fan impeller and fan cowl, refer to Fan Clutch, Service and Repair.

Drain and dispose of coolant. Service and Repair

Note: The water drain plug is located on the exhaust side on cylinder 2 in the engine block.

Installation:
Replace sealing ring of water drain plug.
Tightening torque, refer to Specifications, Mechanical.
Vent cooling system and check for leaks, refer to Cooling System, Service and Repair. Service and Repair





Pull locks and disconnect water hoses.

Installation:
Refer to general instructions for work on cooling system, refer to Cooling System, Service and Repair.





Loosen nut (1).
Release screws on thermostat housing, remove thermostat housing.





Installation:
Keep sealing faces clean and free of oil.





Note: Coolant thermostat is integrated in coolant thermostat housing and can only be replaced as a single unit.

Installation:
Replace gasket (1).