THERMOSTAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3]


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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the splash shield (LH).

3. Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [L3].)

4. Remove the splash shield (RH).

5. Remove the drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT [L3].)

6. Position the power steering oil pump out of the way with the hose and pipe still connected. (See POWER STEERING OIL PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3].)

7. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

8. Install in the reverse order of removal.

9. Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [L3].)

10. Inspect for engine coolant leakage. (See ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE INSPECTION.)

1
Water hose
2
Lower radiator hose
3
Thermostat component
4
Gasket