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4-16 C OOLING SYSTEM
Thermostat
Thermostat Removal
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Drain the coolant (see Coolant Change in Periodic Main-
tenance chapter).
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Remove:
Side Cover (see Frame chapter)
Coolant Tem perature Warning Light Switch Lead Con-
nector [A]
Water Pipe Bolt [B]
•
Remove:
Thermostat Housing Cover Bolts [A]
Thermostat Housing Cover [B]
Thermostat
Thermostat Installation
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Install:
Thermostat [A]
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Be sure to install the O-ring [B] on the housing cover.
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Tighten:
Torque - Thermostat Housing Cover Bolts: 8.8 N·m (0.90
kgf·m, 78 in·lb)
Water Pipe Mounting Bolt: 8.8 N·m (0.90 kgf·m, 78
in·lb)
•
Add coolant (see Coolant Change in Periodic Mainte-
nance chapter).
Thermostat Inspection
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Remove the thermostat, and inspect the thermostat valve
[A] at room temperature.
If the valve is open, replace the valve with a new one.