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Thermostat Replacement




Thermostat Replacement

1. Drain the engine coolant Service and Repair.

2. Remove the A/C condenser fan shroud.

3. Disconnect the lower hose (A), and remove the harness clamp (B).





4. Remove the thermostat assembly (C).

5. Install the thermostat assembly with a new O-ring (D), then connect the lower radiator hose.

6. Install the A/C condenser fan shroud.

7. Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the air from the cooling system with the heater valve open Service and Repair.

8. Clean up any spilled engine coolant.