Thermostat Housing: Service and Repair

Thermostat Housing - SVT





Special Tool(s)

Removal
1. Drain the cooling system.





2. Remove the ignition coil cover.
1. Detach the retaining clips.
2. Detach the coolant pipe from the retaining clip.





3. Using the special tool, disconnect the coolant hoses from the thermostat housing.





4. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor electrical connector.





5. Remove the thermostat housing retaining bolts.





6. Using the special tool, detach the coolant hose from the thermostat housing and remove the thermostat housing.





7. Remove and discard the O-ring seal.

Installation

1. NOTE: Install a new O-ring seal.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. Fill and bleed the cooling system.