Thermostat: Service and Repair

Thermostat Replacement
1. Drain the engine coolant.
2. Remove the splash shield (see step 22).
3. Remove the lower hose, then remove the thermostat.
4. Install the thermostat with a new O-ring, then install the lower hose.
5. Install the splash shield (see step 23).
6. Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed air from cooling system with the heater valve open.