Thermostat Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Acura MDX, 2008 Acura MDX, and 2007 Acura MDX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure(See DISCONNECTION . Remove the battery (See REMOVAL .
- Remove the air intake duct (see step 8 on REMOVAL ).
- Drain the engine coolant (see COOLANT CHECK ).
- Remove the thermostat cover, then remove the thermostat.
- Install the new thermostat with a new rubber seal and with the pin on the top side.
- Install the battery(See INSTALLATION . Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure(See RECONNECTION .
- Refill the radiator with engine coolant, then bleed air from the cooling system (see step 10 on COOLANT REPLACEMENT ).
- Clean up any spilled engine coolant.