Removal and Installation: Installation

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CAUTION: To avoid possible engine damage or performance issues, never operate the engine without a thermostat or with the improper thermostat.

Install the thermostat (2) into the counterbore in the water outlet connection (1). Be sure it is evenly seated in the water outlet connection.

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Install the water outlet connection (1) and hand tighten the mounting bolts (A/B).

Tighten the bolts (A/B) to the specified torque.

Bolts (A/B)

: 18 N.m (1.8 kg-m 13 ft-lb)