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Thermostat Replacement

  1. Drain the engine coolant (see COOLANT CHECK  ).
  2. Remove the thermostat cover (A), then remove the thermostat (B).
    Fig 1: Thermostat, Cover, Rubber Seal And Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
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  3. Install the new thermostat with a new rubber seal (C), then install the thermostat cover.
    NOTE: Install the thermostat with the pin (D) up.
  4. Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the air from the cooling system (see step  8 on ).
  5. Clean up any spilled engine coolant.