Removal And Installation

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

1.

Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding .

2.

Remove the Air Cleaner(ACL) outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to Intake Air Distribution and Filtering .

3.

NOTE: Cover the accessory drive belts to prevent coolant contamination of the belts.

Completely cover the accessory drive belts with waterproof plastic.

4.

Remove the bolts and detach the coolant inlet connector.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

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5.

Remove the thermostat and the O-ring seal.
- Discard the O-ring seal.

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6.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install a new O-ring seal and lubricate it with clean engine coolant.

7.

Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding .