Removal & Installation: Thermostat: Installation
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- Use a NEW "O" ring seal to position the water thermostat in the upper intake manifold.
- Install the thermostat housing. See Figure. Install the thermostat housing bolts. Tighten thermostat housing bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Connect the upper radiator hose to the thermostat housing. Fill and bleed the cooling system. See COOLING SYSTEM BLEEDING .