Thermostat: Service and Repair

Thermostat Replacement





1. Drain the engine coolant.
2. Remove the lower radiator hose and the thermostat cover, then remove the thermostat.
3. Install the thermostat with a new rubber seal.
4. Install the thermostat cover and the lower radiator hose.
5. Refill the radiator with engine coolant, then bleed air from the cooling system.
6. Clean up any spilled engine coolant.