Thermostat: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Drain cooling system to the thermostat level or below.
2. Remove coolant recovery/reserve system hose and upper radiator hose.






3. Remove thermostat Engine outlet connector bolts.
4. Remove thermostat and O-ring assembly.

INSTALLATION
1. Clean all sealing surfaces.
2. Place the new thermostat assembly into the thermostat housing/outlet connector. Align vent with notch in cylinder head.
3. Install thermostat housing/outlet connector onto cylinder head and tighten bolts to 12.5 Nm (110 inch lbs.).
4. Install upper radiator hose.
5. Connect the coolant recovery/reserve system hose.
6. Refill cooling system.