Thermostat: Service and Repair

Removal





1 Drain coolant. Service and Repair
2 Disconnect hose on thermostat housing cover.






3 Unscrew thermostat housing cover.
4 Remove thermostat with gasket out of cover.


Installation





5 When a new thermostat is installed, place a new gasket on thermostat housing.
6 Position thermostat with gasket in cover in such a manner that the arrow on thermostat is pointing upwards or toward the rear in installed condition.
7 Screw-on cover and connect hose.
8 Add coolant. Service and Repair
9 Pressure-test cooling system with tester.