Thermostat: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Drain the coolant to thermostat level or below.
2. Remove the engine coolant inlet fitting and gasket.
3. Remove the thermostat.

INSTALLATION
1. Check that the flange of the thermostat is correctly seated in the socket of the thermostat housing.
2. Install the engine coolant inlet fitting.
Tightening torque
Engine coolant inlet fitting bolt 17 - 20 Nm (170 - 200 kg-cm, 12 - 14 ft. lbs.)
3. Refill the coolant.