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Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Replacement LAT

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1212666  Size: SH
  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  2. Important: A drain has been provided at the bottom of the water pump for engine block coolant drainage.

  3. Drain the coolant from the engine block at the water pump drain. After the coolant has drained, tighten the drain bolt.
  4. Lower the vehicle.
  5. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .

  6. Object Number: 1812206  Size: SH
  7. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor.
  8. Remove the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connector rosebud clip from the thermostat housing.

  9. Object Number: 1812217  Size: SH
  10. Reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp at the thermostat cover.
  11. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the thermostat cover.

  12. Object Number: 1631387  Size: SH
  13. Remove the exhaust heat shield studs (2).
  14. Remove the exhaust heat shield.

  15. Object Number: 1812209  Size: SH
  16. Remove the auxiliary heater water pump hose clip (1) from the heater outlet hose.
  17. Reposition the auxiliary heater water pump hose clamp at the thermostat housing.
  18. Remove the auxiliary heater water pump hose (2) from the thermostat housing.
  19. Reposition the heater inlet hose clamp at the thermostat housing.
  20. Remove the heater inlet hose (3) from the thermostat housing.
  21. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

  22. Object Number: 1812215  Size: SH
  23. Remove the ECT sensor, if necessary.

  24. Object Number: 1713067  Size: SH
  25. Remove the thermostat housing bolts.
  26. Important: Twist the water transfer pipe while pulling in order to remove it from the water pump.

  27. Remove the thermostat from the vehicle.
  28. Remove the water transfer pipe from the thermostat housing, if necessary.
  29. Remove and discard the water transfer pipe O-ring seals, if necessary.

  30. Object Number: 1713064  Size: SH
  31. Remove the thermostat cover bolts and cover, if necessary.
  32. Remove the thermostat, if necessary.
  33. Remove and discard the thermostat cover O-ring seal, if necessary.
  34. Remove all debris and thread sealant from the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor and bolt holes if the housing is being re-used.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1713064  Size: SH
  1. Install a NEW thermostat cover O-ring seal into the recess groove.
  2. Install the thermostat, if necessary.
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the thermostat cover bolts, if necessary.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  6. Install a NEW thermostat housing to engine gasket onto the thermostat housing.
  7. Load the thermostat housing assembly into position.

  8. Object Number: 1713067  Size: SH

    Important: The water feed pipe seals can be lightly lubricated with coolant to aid during installation.

  9. Install NEW O-ring seals onto the water feed pipe.
  10. Important: Lubricate the O-rings with coolant ONLY.

  11. Install the water feed pipe into the thermostat housing aligning locator tab.
  12. Align the water pipe to water pump.
  13. Seat the water feed O-ring seal by pushing inward toward the water pump. Take care not to tear or damage the O-ring.
  14. Position the thermostat housing against the engine.
  15. Install the thermostat housing bolts.
  16. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 1812215  Size: SH
  17. If reinstalling the old sensor, coat the threads with sealant. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .
  18. Install the ECT sensor, if necessary.
  19. Tighten
    Tighten the sensor to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  20. Lower the vehicle.

  21. Object Number: 1812209  Size: SH
  22. Install the heater inlet hose (3) to the thermostat housing.
  23. Position the heater inlet hose clamp at the thermostat housing.
  24. Install the auxiliary heater water pump hose (2) to the thermostat housing.
  25. Position the auxiliary heater water pump hose clamp at the thermostat housing.
  26. Install the auxiliary heater water pump hose clip (1) to the heater outlet hose.

  27. Object Number: 1631387  Size: SH
  28. Install the exhaust heat shield.
  29. Install the exhaust heat shield studs (2).
  30. Tighten
    Tighten the studs to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1812217  Size: SH
  31. Install the radiator outlet hose to the thermostat cover.
  32. Position the radiator outlet hose clamp at the thermostat cover.

  33. Object Number: 1812206  Size: SH
  34. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the ECT sensor.
  35. Install the HO2S electrical connector rosebud clip to the thermostat housing.
  36. Install the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .

  37. Object Number: 1212666  Size: SH
  38. Verify the drain valves at the radiator and water pump are closed.
  39. Lower the vehicle.
  40. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .

Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Replacement LY7

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1889278  Size: SH
  1. Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  2. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the thermostat housing.
  3. Remove the heater inlet and outlet hoses.
  4. Remove the surge tank outlet hose.
  5. Remove the thermostat housing bolts (1).
  6. Remove the housing (2).

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1889278  Size: SH
  1. Install the thermostat housing bolts (1).
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the thermostat housing bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  3. Install the surge tank outlet hose.
  4. Install the heater inlet and outlet hoses.
  5. Install the radiator outlet hose to the thermostat housing (2).
  6. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .

Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Replacement LAT

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1212666  Size: SH
  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
  2. Note: A drain has been provided at the bottom of the water pump for engine block coolant drainage.

  3. Drain the coolant from the engine block at the water pump drain. After the coolant has drained, tighten the drain bolt.
  4. Lower the vehicle.
  5. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement.

  6. Object Number: 1812206  Size: SH
  7. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor.
  8. Remove the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connector rosebud clip from the thermostat housing.

  9. Object Number: 1812217  Size: SH
  10. Reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp at the thermostat cover.
  11. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the thermostat cover.

  12. Object Number: 1631387  Size: SH
  13. Remove the exhaust heat shield studs (2).
  14. Remove the exhaust heat shield.

  15. Object Number: 1812209  Size: SH
  16. Remove the auxiliary heater water pump hose clip (1) from the heater outlet hose.
  17. Reposition the auxiliary heater water pump hose clamp at the thermostat housing.
  18. Remove the auxiliary heater water pump hose (2) from the thermostat housing.
  19. Reposition the heater inlet hose clamp at the thermostat housing.
  20. Remove the heater inlet hose (3) from the thermostat housing.
  21. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.

  22. Object Number: 1812215  Size: SH
  23. Remove the ECT sensor, if necessary.

  24. Object Number: 1713067  Size: SH
  25. Remove the thermostat housing bolts.
  26. Important: Twist the water transfer pipe while pulling in order to remove it from the water pump.

  27. Remove the thermostat from the vehicle.
  28. Remove the water transfer pipe from the thermostat housing, if necessary.
  29. Remove and discard the water transfer pipe O-ring seals, if necessary.

  30. Object Number: 1713064  Size: SH
  31. Remove the thermostat cover bolts and cover, if necessary.
  32. Remove the thermostat, if necessary.
  33. Remove and discard the thermostat cover O-ring seal, if necessary.
  34. Remove all debris and thread sealant from the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor and bolt holes if the housing is being re-used.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1713064  Size: SH
  1. Install a NEW thermostat cover O-ring seal into the recess groove.
  2. Install the thermostat, if necessary.
  3. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  4. Install the thermostat cover bolts, if necessary and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
  5. Install a NEW thermostat housing to engine gasket onto the thermostat housing.
  6. Load the thermostat housing assembly into position.

  7. Object Number: 1713067  Size: SH

    Note: The water feed pipe seals can be lightly lubricated with coolant to aid during installation.

  8. Install NEW O-ring seals onto the water feed pipe.
  9. Important: Lubricate the O-rings with coolant ONLY.

  10. Install the water feed pipe into the thermostat housing aligning locator tab.
  11. Align the water pipe to water pump.
  12. Seat the water feed O-ring seal by pushing inward toward the water pump. Take care not to tear or damage the O-ring.
  13. Position the thermostat housing against the engine.
  14. Install the thermostat housing bolts and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  15. Object Number: 1812215  Size: SH
  16. If reinstalling the old sensor, coat the threads with sealant. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers.
  17. Install the ECT sensor, if necessary and tighten to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
  18. Lower the vehicle.

  19. Object Number: 1812209  Size: SH
  20. Install the heater inlet hose (3) to the thermostat housing.
  21. Position the heater inlet hose clamp at the thermostat housing.
  22. Install the auxiliary heater water pump hose (2) to the thermostat housing.
  23. Position the auxiliary heater water pump hose clamp at the thermostat housing.
  24. Install the auxiliary heater water pump hose clip (1) to the heater outlet hose.

  25. Object Number: 1631387  Size: SH
  26. Install the exhaust heat shield.
  27. Install the exhaust heat shield studs (2) and tighten to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).

  28. Object Number: 1812217  Size: SH
  29. Install the radiator outlet hose to the thermostat cover.
  30. Position the radiator outlet hose clamp at the thermostat cover.

  31. Object Number: 1812206  Size: SH
  32. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the ECT sensor.
  33. Install the HO2S electrical connector rosebud clip to the thermostat housing.
  34. Install the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement.

  35. Object Number: 1212666  Size: SH
  36. Verify the drain valves at the radiator and water pump are closed.
  37. Lower the vehicle.
  38. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.

Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Replacement LY7

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1889278  Size: SH
  1. Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
  2. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the thermostat housing.
  3. Remove the heater inlet and outlet hoses.
  4. Remove the surge tank outlet hose.
  5. Remove the thermostat housing bolts (1).
  6. Remove the housing (2).

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1889278  Size: SH
  1. Install the thermostat housing bolts (1) and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
  2. Install the surge tank outlet hose.
  3. Install the heater inlet and outlet hoses.
  4. Install the radiator outlet hose to the thermostat housing (2).
  5. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.