Engine Cooling System & Automatic Transmission Cooling System: Engine: Housing-Thermostat-2.0/2.4L: Installation

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Thermostat Housing - 2.0/2.4L

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1 - THERMOSTAT HOUSING

2 - COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR

3 - HOSE-HEATER SUPPLY

4 - BOLTS

1. Clean all gasket sealing surfaces.
2. Install gasket and housing (1). See Figure. Tighten bolts to 28 N.m (20 ft. lbs.).
3. Turbocharger equipped vehicles: 
   1. Connect A/C suction line to A/C compressor, (Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/SUCTION LINE - INSTALLATION) .
   2. Evacuate the refrigerant system, (Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
   3. Charge the refrigerant system, (Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
4. Connect heater supply hose.
5. Connect engine coolant temperature sensor.
6. Install thermostat, 2.0L/2.4L ENGINE .
7. Fill cooling system, (Refer to COOLING/ENGINE/COOLANT - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
8. Connect negative battery cable.