Removal & Installation: Thermostat: Installation
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- Clean the coolant outlet elbow and cylinder head gasket surfaces.
- Coat a new gasket with Perfect Seal Sealing Compound B5A-19554-A or D7AZ-19554-BA (ESR-M18P2-A and ESE-M4G115-A) or equivalent.
- Position the gasket on the cylinder head opening. The gasket must be positioned on the cylinder head before the thermostat is installed.
- The coolant outlet elbow contains a locking recess into which the water thermostat is turned and locked. Install the water thermostat with pellet side out.
- Turn the water thermostat clockwise to lock it in position on the flats cast into the outlet elbow.
- Position the coolant outlet elbow against the cylinder head. Install and tighten the attaching bolts to 16-24N-m (12-18 lb-ft).
- Fill and bleed the cooling system as described in this section.
- Check for leaks and proper coolant level after the engine has reached normal operating temperatures.
WARNING:
DO NOT STAND IN LINE WITH OR NEAR RADIATOR FAN BLADE (8600) WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING.