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Removal and Installation

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  1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
  2. Disconnect the heater hose from the thermostat housing.
  3. Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the thermostat housing.
    4. NOTE: The view of the thermostat housing bolts is obstructed by A/C and other engine components. However, the bolts can be removed by using 1/4-in drive hand tools.
  4. Remove the 3 bolts and thermostat housing.
    • Remove and discard the gasket.
    • To install, tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Install a new gasket.
  6. Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
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