Engine Coolant Thermostat Replacement L61 /LE5

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



4. Remove the thermostat housing cover bolts and cover.
5. Remove the thermostat.
6. Remove and discard the thermostat housing O-ring seal.

1. Install a NEW thermostat housing cover O-ring seal.
2. Install the thermostat.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

3. Install the thermostat housing cover bolts.

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




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