Thermostat: Service and Repair
ThermostatRemoval and Installation
1. Drain the engine coolant.
2. Disconnect the upper radiator hose from the coolant hose connection.
3. Remove the thermostat housing.
^ Remove the bolts.
4. Remove the thermostat.
^ Clean and inspect the water outlet connection.
^ Discard the thermostat gasket, and clean and inspect the mating surface.
5. Clean and inspect the thermostat mating surface at the engine.
6. NOTE: The thermostat is indexed and must be returned to the original location.
NOTE: Coat the new thermostat gasket with gasket adhesive.
NOTE: Make sure the new O-ring gasket is secure around the thermostat.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
7. Fill the cooling system.