Section 43 (Engine Cooling System - 500 - Except Electric): Engine: Thermostat: Installation: Installation

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CAUTION:

The Thermostat and housing is serviced as an assembly. Do not remove the thermostat from the housing, damage to the thermostat may occur.

Fig 1: Thermostat & Gasket Seal

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Clean the mating surfaces on the engine block and thermostat housing.
Install new gasket seal (1) onto the thermostat housing.

Fig 2: Thermostat Housing Assembly, Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor & Fasteners
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Install the engine coolant temperature sensor.
Install the thermostat housing mounting bolts (2). Tighten bolts to 9 N.m (80 in. lbs.).

Fig 3: Heater Core Inlet Hose, Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Electrical Connector & Cylinder Head Coolant Outlet Flange
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Install the heater supply hose (1).
Connect the temperature sensor wire harness connector (2).

Fig 4: Thermostat Housing, Pressurized Coolant Bottle Return Hose, Clamp & Bolt
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Install the coolant recovery bottle return hose (2).
Install the lower radiator hose (3).
Install the oil cooler hose. Tightened the bolt (4) to 9 N.m (80 in. lbs.).

Fig 5: Battery Tray Bolt And Nut
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Install the battery tray (1). Tightened the nut (3) and bolt (2) to 12 N.m (9 ft. lbs.).

Fig 6: Positive Cable Terminal, Negative Cable Terminal, Fastener & Battery
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Install the battery. Tightened the nut (3) to 7 N.m (62 in. lbs.).

Fig 7: Engine Cover And Air Intake Assembly
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Fill the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Install the air intake (1).
Install the engine cover.