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Thermostat Replacement

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  1. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the radio and navigation system, then write down the customer's audio presets. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF.
  2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery first, then disconnect the positive cable.
  3. Remove the battery.
  4. Drain the engine coolant (see COOLANT CHECK  ).
  5. Remove the thermostat cover, then remove the thermostat.
    Fig 1: Removing Thermostat
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  6. Install the thermostat with a new rubber seal.
  7. Install the battery. Clean the battery posts and cable terminals with sandpaper, then assemble them and apply grease to prevent corrosion. Connect the positive cable to the battery first, and then connect the negative cable.
  8. Refill the radiator with engine coolant, then bleed air from the cooling system (see step 8 in COOLANT REPLACEMENT  ).
  9. Clean up any spilled engine coolant.
  10. Enter the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system, then enter the customer's audio presets.
  11. Set the clock.
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