Thermostat: Service and Repair

Thermostat

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.

2. Remove the intake manifold assembly.
3. Drain the cooling system.

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5. Torque:
10 Nm





6. Remove the thermostat.
7. Remove and discard the gasket.

8. NOTE: Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.

Remove the ECT sensor.





Installation

1. CAUTION: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.