Thermostat: Service and Repair

Thermostat - 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. Remove the thermostat cover retaining bolts.





5. Remove the thermostat.





6. Remove and discard the thermostat O-ring seal.

Installation

1. NOTE: Install a new thermostat O-ring seal. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

2. Fill and bleed the cooling system.