Thermostat Removal And Installation: Installation

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Reference: THERMOSTAT INSPECTION

Reverse removal procedure for installation noting the following points.

When positioning thermostat (1) and O-ring on thermostat case, be sure to position it so that air bleed valve (2) comes at match mark (3) and into the recession of thermostat case.

Fig 1: Identifying Thermostat & Air Bleed Valve
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Use new O-ring when installing.
Refill cooling system referring to Step 7 to 17 of COOLING SYSTEM FLUSH AND REFILL .
Verify that there is no coolant leakage at each connection.