Thermostat: Service and Repair

Removal
1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding





2. Detach the oil cooler coolant hose from the thermostat housing and position to one side.





3. NOTE: The thermostat remains captive in the thermostat housing.

Remove the thermostat.
- Remove and discard the gasket.

Installation





1. NOTE: Install a new gasket.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Tighten to 10 Nm.
2. Fill the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding.