Thermostat: Service and Repair
Thermostat Replacement
1. Drain the engine coolant Service and Repair.
2. Remove the air intake duct.
3. Do the battery removal procedure Removal and Replacement.
4. Remove the battery base.
5. Remove the thermostat cover, then remove the thermostat.
6. Install the new thermostat with a new rubber seal, then install the thermostat cover.
7. Install the battery base.
8. Do the battery installation procedure Removal and Replacement.
9. Install the air intake duct.
10. Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the air from the cooling system.
11. Clean up any spilled engine coolant.
12. Inspect for engine coolant leaks.