Thermostat Housing Removal and Installation: Installation

Install the new rubber seal (A) on the thermostat, then install the thermostat (B) with the pin (C) up, and install the thermostat cover (D).

Fig 1: Lower Radiator, Heater And Water Bypass Hoses And Thermostat Housing Assembly With Torque Specifications
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Install the thermostat housing assembly (E) with a new O-ring (F).
Connect the lower radiator hose (G), the heater hose (H), and the water bypass hoses (I).
Install the harness holder.

Fig 2: Remove/Install Harness Holder From Intake Manifold
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Install the coolant reservoir.

Fig 3: Coolant Reservoir And Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications
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Refill the radiator with engine coolant, then bleed the air from the cooling system (see step 8 on ).
Clean up any spilled engine coolant.