Inspection & Repair Procedure
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- If required, remove the thermostat cover bolts.
- Remove the thermostat cover.
- Remove the thermostats with seals.
- Remove the thermostat seals.
- Remove the ECT sensor if replacing the thermostat housing crossover.
- Clean the water crossover.
- Clean the thermostat housing crossover mating surfaces.
- Inspect the thermostat housing crossover for cracks.
- Inspect the thermostat housing crossover mating surfaces for damage.
- Replace the thermostat housing crossover if any damage is found.
- Install the thermostats with the seals. The thermostat with the vent valves goes toward the rear of the engine. Install with the vent valves towards the rear of the engine.
- Install the thermostat cover and gasket.
- Install the thermostat cover bolts. Tighten the thermostat cover bolts to 21 N.m (15 lb ft).
- If removed, install the ECT sensor. Tighten the ECT sensor to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).