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Thermostat Removal/Installation

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WARNING:
  • Remove and install all parts when the engine is cold, otherwise they can cause severe burns or serious injury.
  1. Remove the battery cover.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Remove the under cover and splash shield as a single unit.
  4. Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT .)
  5. Position the coolant reserve tank out of the way.
  6. Remove the plug hole plate. (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  7. Position the drive belt out of the way. (See DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT .)
  8. Remove the drive belt tensioner. (See TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  9. Remove in the order indicated in the figures.
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Thermostat (Legend)
    G00972680Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 2: Thermostat With Torque Specifications
    G00972681Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  11. Add engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT .)
  12. Inspect for the engine coolant leakage. (See ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE INSPECTION .)
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