FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Thermostat: Service and Repair

ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT

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





3. Remove thermostat/engine outlet connector bolts (Fig. 10).
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 the radiator upper hose.
5. Connect the coolant recovery/reserve system hose.
6. Fill the cooling system.