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Thermostat Housing Installation

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    Fig 1: View Of Thermostat Housing Gasket
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  1. Install a NEW gasket onto the thermostat housing.
  2. Fig 2: Thermostat Housing & Bolts
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  3. Install the thermostat housing.
  4. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  5. Install the thermostat housing bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the thermostat housing bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  6. Fig 3: Identifying Heater Inlet/Outlet Pipe Gasket & O-Ring
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  7. Install a NEW gasket and O-ring onto the heater inlet/outlet pipe assembly.
  8. Fig 4: View Of Heater Inlet/Outlet Pipe Assembly & Bolts
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  9. Install the heater inlet/outlet pipe assembly.
  10. Install the heater inlet/outlet pipe assembly bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the heater inlet/outlet pipe assembly bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).