Thermostat Housing Removal And Installation: Installation

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

Fig 1: Rubber Seal, Thermostat, Pin & Thermostat Cover With Torque Specifications
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Install the thermostat housing assembly (E) with a new O-ring (F).
Install the lower radiator hose (G), the heater hose (H), and the water bypass hoses (I).
Install the harness holder (A) to the bracket.

Fig 2: Harness Holder & Bolt With Torque Specifications
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Install the coolant reservoir.

Fig 3: Coolant Reservoir & 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).
Clean up any spilled engine coolant.