Thermostat: Service and Repair

Thermostat

Removal
1 Remove the cover and disconnect the battery ground cable.
2
WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
3 Drain the coolant. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding - Vehicles With: Supercharger Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding
4 Disconnect the thermostat housing coolant hose.
- Position an absorbent cloth to collect fluid spillage.
- Release the clip.




5 Remove the thermostat housing.
- Remove the 3 bolts.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seal.




6
WARNING: Eye protection must be worn.
NOTE:
Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.
Release and remove the thermostat.
- Position the thermostat housing in a vice.

Installation
1 Install the thermostat.
- Clean the components.
2 Install the thermostat housing.
- Clean the components.
- Install a new O-ring seal.
- Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
3 Connect the thermostat housing coolant hose.
- Secure with the clip.
4 Connect the battery ground cable and install the cover.
5 Top-up and bleed the coolant. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding - Vehicles With: Supercharger Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding