Preliminary Procedures

1. Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
3. Remove the heater inlet and outlet hoses. Refer to Heater Inlet Hose Replacement and Heater Outlet Hose Replacement .

1

Thermostat Housing Bolt (Qty: 3)

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Procedure

Remove the thermostat housing bolts.

Tighten
10 N·m (89 lb in)

2

Thermostat Housing Bolt

Procedure

Remove the thermostat housing bolt.

Tighten
50 N·m (37 lb ft)

3

Thermostat Housing

4

Thermostat

Procedure

1. Remove the thermostat and discard the thermostat gasket.
2. Install a new thermostat gasket.