Thermostat: Service and Repair
THERMOSTAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONWarning: Remove and install all parts when the engine is cold, otherwise they can cause severe burns or serious injury.
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the under cover and splash shield as a single unit.
4. Drain the engine coolant.
5. Position the coolant reserve tank out of the way.
6. Remove the plug hole plate.
7. Position the drive belt out of the way.
8. Remove the drive belt tensioner.
9. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
10. Install in the reverse order of removal.
11. Add engine coolant.
12. Inspect for the engine coolant leakage.