Thermostat, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal while noting the following:

-- Always replace the O-rings -arrow-.

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-- Remove the bolt -A- and the ATF lines -2- from the thermostat -1-.

-- Attach the thermostat -1- first with the bolts -B- on the transmission.

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-- Attach the ATF lines -2- with new O-rings on the thermostat -1- -A-.

-- Bleed the ATF circuit. Refer to ATF CIRCUIT, BLEEDING .