Thermostat: Service and Repair

Thermostat

Material:

Removal and Installation
1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly and outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.
3. Remove the 2 bolts and position aside the thermostat housing cover.
^ To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs).
4. Remove the O-ring seal and thermostat.
^ Clean and inspect the O-ring seal. Install a new seal if necessary.

5. NOTE: Lubricate the thermostat O-ring seal with clean engine coolant.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
6. Fill and bleed the cooling system.