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Thermostat Housing Crossover Replacement (LMM)



Thermostat Housing Crossover Replacement (LMM)

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the cooling layer. Refer to Cooling Layer Removal.
2. Remove the radiator fan.
3. Remove the drive belt tensioner and generator bracket.
4. Remove the air conditioning (A/C) and power steering bracket.




5. Remove the fuel line bolt and position the fuel line aside.




6. Compress the clamp and disconnect the turbocharger inlet cooling hose/pipe.
7. Remove the oil fill tube.




8. Disconnect two coolant temperature sensor electrical connectors (1).
9. Remove the fuel pipe bracket bolt (2).




10. Remove the 8 thermostat housing crossover bolts.
11. Remove the thermostat housing crossover.

Installation Procedure

1. Position the thermostat housing crossover.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Install the 8 thermostat housing crossover bolts.

Tighten the thermostat housing crossover bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).




3. Install the fuel pipe bracket bolt.

Tighten the fuel pipe bracket bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

4. Connect two coolant temperature sensor electrical connectors (1).
5. Install the oil fill tube.




6. Compress the clamp and connect the turbocharger inlet cooling hose/pipe.




7. Position the fuel line and install the fuel line bolt.
8. Install the A/C and power steering bracket.
9. Install the drive belt tensioner and generator bracket.
10. Instal the radiator fan.
11. Install the cooling layer.