Removal And Installation: Installation
- Clean the mating surfaces on the engine block and thermostat.
- Install a NEW seal (1) onto the thermostat.
- Connect and lock the engine coolant temperature (ECT) wire harness connector.
- Engage the wire harness in the clip on the thermostat.
- Install the thermostat and using the sequence shown in illustration tighten the four bolts to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Connect and lock the engine water heating coil wire harness connector.
- Install the heater core hose and tighten the band clamp.
- Install the radiator hose and tighten the band clamp.
- Install the degassing hose and tighten the band clamp.
- Install the battery tray and battery. Refer to TRAY, BATTERY, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Install the engine cover. Refer to COVER, ENGINE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING THE COOLING SYSTEM - 1.3L .
- Install the belly pan. Refer to BELLY PAN, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION or BELLY PAN, SIDE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .