Thermostat Removal and Installation: Installation

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Install the thermostat into the thermostat housing by pressing the thermostat mounting flange downward and then rotating the flange counterclockwise. Rotate the thermostat mounting flange until it is seated in the thermostat housing recesses.
Coat the sealing surface of a new seal ring with Lubriplater(R).
Install a new seal ring into the recess in the thermostat housing.

Fig 1: Installing Seal Ring Into Recess In Thermostat Housing
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Install the thermostat housing to the cylinder head.
Secure the thermostat housing to the cylinder head with the mounting bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the thermostat housing mounting bolts to 15 N.m (11 lb-ft).

Fig 2: Installing Thermostat Housing To Cylinder Head With Mounting Bolts
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Connect the upper radiator hose to the thermostat housing.
Secure the upper radiator hose to the thermostat housing with a hose clamp.
Refill the engine cooling system. Refer to "DRAINING AND REFILLING THE COOLING SYSTEM ."

Fig 3: Securing Upper Radiator Hose To Thermostat Housing With Hose Clamp
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