Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Installation
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- Clean sealing surface.CAUTION: Refer to Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Caution .
- Install a NEW engine coolant thermostat housing seal.
- Install the engine coolant thermostat housing (2).
- Install the 4 engine coolant thermostat housing bolts (3) and tighten to 2 N.m (18 lb in).CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .NOTE: Screw in the 4 bolts until the engine coolant thermostat housing is in contact with the cylinder head.
- Tighten the 4 engine coolant thermostat housing bolts to 8 N.m (71 lb in) in sequence (1-2-3-4).
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CAUTION: Following the proper fastener tightening sequence and torque is essential. Failure to do so may fracture the thermostat housing. - Install the engine coolant thermostat housing retainer (1).
- Install the engine coolant thermostat housing retainer nut (4) and tighten to 6 N.m (53 lb in).