Thermostat: Service and Repair

Thermostat

Note! Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.

Preparatory work

Draining coolant
Lift up the vehicle and remove the protective cover under the engine. Open the nipple on the engine.
Drain the coolant into a drain pan. Refer to: Close the nipple.
Install the protective cover under the engine. Lower the vehicle.

Removing components
Remove the air cleaner (ACL) module. Service and Repair

Removal

Removal of thermostat housing




Unplug the connector from the temperature sensor.

Remove:
- inlet and outlet hose from the thermostat housing
Note! Collect any coolant using paper or similar.

the screws for the thermostat housing
- the thermostat housing.

Transferring temperature sensor
Pull the lock clip straight out and lift out the temperature sensor. Install the sensor with new seal ring.

Installation

Note! For tightening torques, see Specifications. Tightening Torque.

Installing the thermostat housing




Clean the gasket surface for the thermostat housing against the engine block.

Install:
- new gasket
- thermostat housing
- the screws. Tighten
- the inlet and outlet hoses. Tighten the hose clamps. Plug in the connector for the temperature sensor.

Finishing

Installing components
Install the air cleaner (ACL) module. Service and Repair

Check
Fill with coolant. Refer to: Service and Repair
Test-run the engine and check for any leaks.