Removal and Installation
- Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING in this service information.
- Disconnect the heater hose from the thermostat housing.
- Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the thermostat housing.
- Remove the 3 bolts and thermostat housing.
- Remove and discard the gasket.
- To install, tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install a new gasket.
- Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING in this service information.
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.