Thermostat Removal and Installation
Thermostat Removal and InstallationRemoval
1) Drain coolant.
2) Remove front bumper.
3) Remove engine wire harness bracket (1).
4) Disconnect radiator outlet hose (1) from thermostat cap (2).
5) Remove thermostat cap (2) from water pump (3).
6) Remove thermostat (1) from water pump (2).
Installation
Reference: Thermostat Inspection
Reverse removal procedure for installation noting the following points.
^ When positioning thermostat (1) on water pump case, be sure to position it so that air bleed valve (2) is aligned with match mark (3).
^ Use new gasket when installing thermostat.
^ Refill cooling system.
^ Verify that there is no coolant leakage at each connection.