Removal & Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda Tribute and 2002 Mazda Tribute. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Drain the engine cooling system.

NOTE: The appearance cover is shown removed for clarity.

Fig 1: Separating Thermostat Housing

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Separate the thermostat housing.
Remove the thermostat and the O-ring seal from the thermostat housing.

Fig 2: Removing Thermostat & O-Ring Seal
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NOTE: Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.

To install reverse the removal procedure.