2.4L - Secondary Thermostat

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Fig 1: Secondary Thermostat

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1 - COOLANT HOSE (REAR)

2 - COOLANT ADAPTER

3 - RADIATOR HOSE

4 - RADIATOR HOSE (FRONT)

Position thermostat into the cylinder head.
Inspect the water pump inlet tube O-rings for damage before installing the tube in the coolant adapter. Replace O-ring as necessary.
Lubricate O-rings with soapy water.
Position coolant adapter on water pump inlet tube and cylinder head.
Install coolant adapter mounting bolts. Tighten bolts to 18.1 N.m (159 in. lbs.).
Connect front coolant hose (1).
Connect two rear coolant hoses (1).
Connect radiator hose (3).
Install air filter housing.
Fill cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .