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75. Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Installation




Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Installation

Caution:
Refer to Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Caution Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Caution.

1. Clean sealing surface.

2. Install a NEW engine coolant thermostat housing seal.





3. Install the engine coolant thermostat housing (2).

Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

Note:
Screw in the 4 bolts until the engine coolant thermostat housing is in contact with the cylinder head.

4. Install the 4 engine coolant thermostat housing bolts (3) and tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb in).





Caution:
Following the proper fastener tightening sequence and torque is essential. Failure to do so may fracture the thermostat housing.

5. Tighten the 4 engine coolant thermostat housing bolts to 8 Nm (71 lb in) in sequence (1-2-3-4).





6. Install the engine coolant thermostat housing retainer (1).

7. Install the engine coolant thermostat housing retainer nut (4) and tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb in).