THERMOSTAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [ZY]


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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [ZY].)

3. Remove the splash shield. (See DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT [ZY].)

4. Position the A/C compressor out of the way. (See A/C COMPRESSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

5. Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the radiator.

6. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

1
Thermostat cover
2
Thermostat

7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

8. Add the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [ZY].)

9. Inspect the system for engine coolant leakage. (See ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE INSPECTION [ZY].)

Thermostat Installation Note

1. Install the thermostat into the thermostat case with the jiggle pin at the top.