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Thermostat: Service and Repair

Thermostat Removal and Installation

Removal
1. Drain coolant.
2. Disconnect radiator outlet hose from thermostat cap (1).
3. Remove thermostat cap (1) from water pump (2).
4. Remove thermostat from water pump (2).





Installation

Reverse removal procedure for installation noting the following points.
^ When positioning thermostat (1) on water pump case, be sure to position it so that air bleed valve (2) comes at match mark (3) and into the recession of water pump case.





^ Use new O-ring when installing.
^ Refill cooling system.
^ Verify that there is no coolant leakage at each connection.