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COOLING SYSTEM 4-15
Thermostat
Thermostat Removal
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Drain the coolant (see Cooling System in the Periodic
Maintenance chapter).
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Remove:
Fuel Tank (see Fuel System (DFI) chapter)
Thermostat Bracket Bolt [A]
Ground Lead [B]
Water Temperature Sensor Connector [C]
Three Water Hoses [D]
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Remove the thermostat housing [E].
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Remove the screws [A], take off the cap [B], and take out
the thermostat.
Thermostat Installation
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Install the thermostat [A] in the housing so that the air
bleeder hole [B] is on top.
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Install a new O-ring into the housing.
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Fill the radiator with coolant (see Cooling System in the
Periodic Maintenance 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 thermostat with a new
one.