Thermostat Installation Note

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CAUTION:

Do not apply oil (such as engine oil, ATF) to the rubber seal part of the thermostat. Otherwise, the O-ring could swell causing a seal malfunction.

Install the thermostat with the jiggle pin aligned with the notch of the water outlet.

Fig 1: Locating Notch Of Water Outlet
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