Thermostat, removing and installing: Installing

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Installation is performed in the reverse order. When installing, note the following:

Fig 1: Identifying Thermostat Housing

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Moisten new O-ring - 3 - with coolant.
Insert thermostat - 4 - into connecting union - 2 - and turn 14 turn (90 ° ) to right.

NOTE:

The brace on the thermostat must be almost vertical.

Fit connecting union - 2 - with thermostat - 4 - into engine block.
Tighten securing bolts - 1 -. Tightening torque: 15 Nm
Fill with coolant. Refer to Coolant, draining and filling .