Thermostat Housing: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Remove the A/C compressor. Refer to: Air Conditioning .
Drain the cooling system. Refer to: Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
1. Remove the nut.
  Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)
2. NOTE: Double nut the stud and use a torque adaptor.
  
  Remove the stud bolt.
  
  Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)
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Release the clamp and disconnect the lower radiator hose.
Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

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NOTE: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

NOTE: Install a new seal if the housing is going to be reinstalled.
1. Remove the thermostat housing.
2. Release the clamps, disconnect the coolant hoses and detach the wiring harness retainer.
  Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
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