Thermostat: Service and Repair

Thermostat

Removing

- Remove front engine cover - arrows -.





- Remove bolts - arrows -.





- Remove air duct - 1 - and - 2 -.

- Drain coolant. Refer to => [ Cooling System, Draining and Filling ] Procedures.

- Remove front bumper cover.

- Bring lock carrier into service position. Refer to =>
Radiator Support Radiator Support

- Remove upper section of intake manifold.

- Remove front coolant pipe. Refer to => [ Front Coolant Line ] Front Coolant Line.

• Place a rag beneath to catch escaping coolant.





- Remove bolts - arrows -.

- Remove thermostat with connecting piece.

Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

• Replace seals.

- Install front coolant pipe. Refer to => [ Front Coolant Line ] Front Coolant Line.

- Install intake manifold upper-section.

- Install lock carrier with attachments. Refer to =>
Radiator Support Radiator Support

- Install front bumper cover.

- Fill with coolant => [ Filling ] Procedures.

Tightening specifications