Cooling system components, removing and installing: Thermostat: Installing
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- Tightening specifications.
Component Nm Thermostat to engine block 15 Accessory assembly bracket to cylinder block 45 1) Ribbed belt tensioner to accessory assembly bracket 23 - 1) Insert using locking compound
Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:
NOTE:
Replace O-ring.
- Clean and/or smooth O-ring sealing surface.
- Coat new O-ring with coolant G12+.
- Install the coolant pipes. Refer to Coolant pipe, removing and installing .
- Fill with coolant. Refer to Cooling system, draining and filling .
- Install the generator. Refer to Generator (GEN) .
- Install the ribbed belt. Refer to Ribbed belt, removing and installing .
- Connect battery. Necessary measures. Refer to Battery .