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Removal (Contour, Cougar & Mystique)

  1. Drain the cooling system.
  2. Disconnect the thermostat hoses.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Thermostat Hoses
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  3. Remove the thermostat cover.
    1. Remove the three bolts.
    2. Remove the cover.
      Fig 2: Removing Thermostat Cover
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  4. Remove the thermostat.
    • Discard the O-ring seal.
      Fig 3: Removing Thermostat
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