Thermostat Replacement - L61: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install thermostat cartridge into thermostat housing while aligning cartridge tangs up with thermostat housing bolt holes. This will assure the inner sleeve can be completely installed.
- Align and insert inner sleeve notch into thermostat housing. If the inner sleeve notch is not properly positioned, the sleeve will not completely seat into the housing.
IMPORTANT: The water feed pipe seals can be lightly lubricated with silicone gel to aid during installation.
- Install new O-seal on water pipe.
- Position water pipe into water pump assembly.
- Seat water feed O-seal by pushing and twisting toward water pump. Take care not to tear or damage O-ring.
- Install thermostat housing cover to water pipe. Water feed pipe has a locating tab to assure proper alignment.
- Install a new thermostat housing cover seal into recess groove.
- Position thermostat housing cover into position.
- Install thermostat housing cover bolts.
Torque:
Thermostat Housing Cover-to-Thermostat Housing Bolts - L61: 10 N.m (89 in-lbs)
- Lower vehicle.
- Install exhaust manifold heat shield.
- Install exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.
Torque:
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolts - L61: 25 N.m (18 ft-lbs)
IMPORTANT: Vehicle must be level when filling cooling system.
- Verify drain valve at radiator and water pump are closed.
- Fill engine coolant.
- Verify repair and inspect for any leaks.