Thermostat Removal and Installation: Installation

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Reference: THERMOSTAT INSPECTION

Reverse removal procedure noting the following points:

When installing thermostat (1) on water pump case, be sure to position it so that air bleed valve (2) is aligned with matchmark (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Thermostat And Air Bleed Valve
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Refill cooling system, see Cooling System Refilling .
Check cooling system for leakage.