Thermostat

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

1. Drain the engine coolant into a suitable container.

   NOTE: The thermostat housing is located next to the oil filter

   Fig. 1: Exploded view of the thermostat and housing location

2. If necessary, disconnect the lower radiator hose from the water inlet housing.

   NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the radiator hose from the housing to replace the thermostat.

   Fig. 2: Remove these two nuts to access the thermostat

3. Remove the two water inlet nuts and remove the water inlet from the water pump cover.

   NOTE: Fluid will drain from the housing, have a pan ready.

   Fig. 3: Fluid will flow from the thermostat housing once the nuts are removed

4. Remove the thermostat and gasket.

   Fig. 4: Pull the housing off and extract the thermostat

   To install:

5. Install a new gasket to the thermostat.
6. Align the jiggle valve with the protrusion and insert the thermostat to the water inlet.

   Fig. 5: When installing the thermostat, align these components

   Fig. 6: Align the jiggle valve with the protrusion of the water inlet when installing

7. Install the water inlet to the water pump cover and tighten the two nuts to 14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm) engine.
8. Fill the engine with coolant.
9. Check the oil level.
10. Start the engine, bleed the cooling system, check for leaks, and verify proper operation of the thermostat.