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Thermostat: Service and Repair




Thermostat Replacement

1. Drain the engine coolant Service and Repair.

2. Remove the intake air duct.

3. Remove the thermostat cover, then remove the thermostat.





4. Install the new thermostat with a new rubber seal, then install the thermostat cover.

5. Install the intake air duct.

6. Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the air from the cooling system Service and Repair.

7. Clean up any spilled engine coolant.