Thermostat: Service and Repair

Thermostat Replacement (LE5)

Removal Procedure




1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Remove the air inlet grille panel.
3. Reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp at the thermostat housing.
4. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the thermostat housing.
5. Remove the radiator outlet hose clip (1) from the outlet hose bracket.




6. Remove the thermostat housing cover bolts and cover.
7. Remove the thermostat.
8. Remove and discard the thermostat housing O-ring seal.

Installation Procedure




1. Install a NEW thermostat housing cover O-ring seal onto the housing.
2. Install the thermostat.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

3. Install the thermostat housing cover and bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).




4. Install the radiator outlet hose to the thermostat housing.
5. Reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp at the thermostat housing.
6. Install the radiator outlet hose clip (1) to the outlet hose bracket.
7. Install the air inlet grille panel.
8. Fill the cooling system.