Coolant Thermostat, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

Replace the seals and O-ring after removal.

-- Clean the sealing surface on the O-ring.

-- Coat the O-ring with coolant. Refer to the Parts information for the correct coolant.

-- Install the thermostat -4- into the housing -5- for the coolant pump and move it slightly forward -arrow-.

-- Carefully mount the connector -3-, while doing so, insert the centering pin -2- into the guide -1-.

-- Install the oil separator. Refer to OIL SEPARATOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the air duct pipe. Refer to AIR DUCT PIPE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Connect the coolant hose to the connector coupling. .

-- Fill with coolant. Refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING .

There are additional procedures depending on the model. Refer to COOLANT THERMOSTAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .