Installing the coolant thermostat

• Replace the seal (1).

  Parts:  Gasket

• The coolant thermostat (3) must fit firmly in the holders (2).

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• Position coolant thermostat.
• Tighten the screws (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Thermostat housing to coolant pump
  M6	Tightening torque	10 Nm

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• Tighten down screw (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Thermostat housing to coolant pump
  M6	Tightening torque	10 Nm

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• Attach and lock the connector (1).
• Connect and lock the coolant hose (2).

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to FASTENING THE CABLE DISTRIBUTOR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COOLANT EXPANSION TANK FOR THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
• Refer to CONNECTING THE COOLANT HOSE TO THE RADIATOR .
• Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT AIR DUCT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CENTER .
• Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR OR THE FRONT THRUST FIELD .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION OR FRONT THRUST FIELD .
• Refer to FILLING THE COOLING SYSTEM WITH THE VACUUM FILLING UNIT .
• Refer to VENTING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLANT SYSTEM .
• Refer to CHECKING THE COOLANT LEVEL IN THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT AND TOPPING UP, IF NEEDED .
• Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .