Thermostat Housing: Service and Repair

Thermostat Housing

Thermostat Housing:

Removal and Installation

NOTE: The thermostat and thermostat housing are serviced as an assembly.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Remove the accessory drive belt tensioner.
4. Disconnect the heater hose at the thermostat housing.
5. Disconnect the lower radiator hose at the thermostat housing.
6. Remove the 3 bolts, thermostat housing and gasket.
^ To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Clean and inspect the gasket, replace if necessary.
8. Fill and bleed the cooling system.