Thermostat: Service and Repair

Thermostat

Service Repair No - 26.45.01

Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the air intake resonator.
3. Disconnect the thermostat housing coolant hose.
^ Position an absorbent cloth to collect fluid spillage.
^ Clamp the hose to minimize coolant loss.
^ Release the clip.

4. Remove the thermostat housing.
^ Remove the 3 bolts.
^ Remove and discard the O-ring seal.





WARNING: Eye protection must be worn.

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

5. Release and remove the thermostat.
^ Position the thermostat housing in a vice.





Installation
1. Install the thermostat.
2. Install the thermostat housing.
^ Clean the components.
^ Install a new O-ring seal.
^ Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs).
3. Connect the thermostat housing coolant hose.
^ Secure with the clip.
^ Remove the hose clamp.
4. Install the air intake resonator.
5. Top-up and bleed the coolant.
6. Connect the battery ground cable.