Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install a NEW thermostat cover O-ring seal into the recess groove.
- Install the thermostat, if necessary.
- Install the thermostat cover bolts, if necessary and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install a NEW thermostat housing to engine gasket onto the thermostat housing.
- Load the thermostat housing assembly into position.
- Install NEW O-ring seals onto the water feed pipe.
- Install the water feed pipe into the thermostat housing aligning locator tab.
- Align the water pipe to water pump.
- Seat the water feed O-ring seal by pushing inward toward the water pump. Take care not to tear or damage the O-ring.
- Position the thermostat housing against the engine.
- Install the thermostat housing bolts and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- If reinstalling the old sensor, coat the threads with sealant. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .
- Install the ECT sensor, if necessary and tighten to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the heater inlet hose (3) to the thermostat housing.
- Position the heater inlet hose clamp at the thermostat housing.
- Install the auxiliary heater water pump hose (2) to the thermostat housing.
- Position the auxiliary heater water pump hose clamp at the thermostat housing.
- Install the auxiliary heater water pump hose clip (1) to the heater outlet hose.
- Install the exhaust heat shield.
- Install the exhaust heat shield studs (2) and tighten to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
- Install the radiator outlet hose to the thermostat cover.
- Position the radiator outlet hose clamp at the thermostat cover.
- Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the ECT sensor.
- Install the HO2S electrical connector rosebud clip to the thermostat housing.
- Install the battery tray.
- Verify the drain valves at the radiator and water pump are closed.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill With HP5) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill Without HP5) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 Fill With HP5) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 Fill Without HP5) .
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution
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NOTE:
The water feed pipe seals can be lightly lubricated with coolant to aid during installation.
NOTE:
Lubricate the O-rings with coolant ONLY.