Removal Procedure
- Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .
- Remove the radiator inlet hose clamp from the water outlet housing.
- Remove the radiator inlet hose.
- Remove the water outlet housing mounting bolts.
- Remove the water outlet housing from the engine.
- Remove thermostat and O-ring seal.
- Clean all of the parts.
- Clean all of the sealing surfaces.