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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement .
  2. Remove the thermo element retainer.

  3. Object Number: 99899  Size: SH
  4. Remove the element.

Installation Procedure

Tools Required

  1. J 34094-A Thermo Element Height Gauge

    Object Number: 100056  Size: SH
  1. Set the thermo pin height with the J 34094-A .

  2. Object Number: 99899  Size: SH
  3. Install the new element plate.
  4. Use a J 34094-A in order to set the pin height furthest from the accumulator.
  5. Install the washer.
  6. Install the thermo element.
  7. Install the oil pan.
  8. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement in order to install the following components:

    6.1. A new gasket
    6.2. The attaching bolts
  9. Adjust the fluid level.