Thermostat: Service and Repair

Removal

CAUTION: Do not mix standard (green) coolant with Extended Life Coolant (orange).

1. Drain coolant below water thermostat.





2. Remove the screw and cover.





3. Remove the bolts from the water hose connection.





4. Position the water hose connection and the upper radiator hose out of the way.





5. Remove the water thermostat and the O-ring from the intake manifold.

Installation





1. Follow the removal procedure in reverse order.
2. Fill the cooling system.