Thermostat Removal and Installation

Thermostat Removal and Installation

Removal

1) Drain coolant. Draining
2) Remove front bumper. [1][2]Diagrams
3) Remove engine wire harness bracket (1).





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





6) Remove thermostat (1) from water pump (2).






Installation

Thermostat Inspection

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) is aligned with match mark (3).





- Use new gasket when installing thermostat.
- Refill cooling system. Refilling
- Verify that there is no coolant leakage at each connection. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview