Thermostat: Service and Repair

Removal
1. Drain coolant and tighten drain plug.
2. Remove radiator outlet hose at thermostat cap.





3. Remove thermostat cap (1).
4. Remove thermostat.

Installation





1. When positioning thermostat (1) on water pump case, be sure to position it so that air bleed valve (2) comes at match mark (3) and into the recession of water pump case.
2. Install thermostat cap to water pump case.
3. Connect cooling water hose.
4. Fill cooling system.
5. Connect negative cable at battery.
6. After installation, check each part for leakage.