Tools Required

J 38185 Spring Hose Clamp Pliers

1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
2. Remove the radiator outlet hose clamp at the thermostat housing.
3. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the thermostat housing.



4. Remove the thermostat housing bolts.
5. Remove the thermostat housing and note position of thermostat.
6. Remove the thermostat.
7. Remove the thermostat housing gasket.

1. Thoroughly clean the thermostat housing and water pump gasket surfaces.
2. Install the thermostat gasket with the taper up.
3. Install the thermostat.
4. Install the thermostat housing.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

5. Install the thermostat housing bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the thermostat housing bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).




6. Install the radiator outlet hose to the thermostat housing.
7. Install the radiator outlet hose clamp at the thermostat housing.
8. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .