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Engine Coolant Thermostat Replacement LY2, LH6, LY5, LY6, L92

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1702084  Size: SH
  1. Remove the thermostat housing. Refer to Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Replacement .
  2. Remove the thermostat.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1702084  Size: SH
  1. Install the thermostat.
  2. Install the thermostat housing. Refer to Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Replacement .

Engine Coolant Thermostat Replacement LU3

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 42895  Size: SH
  1. Remove the water outlet tube. Refer to Water Outlet Tube Replacement.
  2. Remove the water outlet.

  3. Object Number: 42903  Size: SH
  4. Remove the thermostat.
  5. Clean the sealing surface of the water outlet.
  6. Clean the sealing surface of the intake manifold.
  7. Remove and discard the O-ring seal.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 42903  Size: SH
  1. Install a NEW O-ring seal to the thermostat.
  2. Install the thermostat.

  3. Object Number: 42895  Size: SH
  4. Install the water outlet.
  5. Install the water outlet tube. Refer to Water Outlet Tube Replacement.

Engine Coolant Thermostat Replacement LMM

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1883707  Size: SH
  1. Remove the water outlet. Refer to Water Outlet Tube Replacement.
  2. Remove the bolt for the fuel line bracket.
  3. Remove the fuel line bracket.
  4. Remove the thermostat housing cover bolts (1).
  5. Remove the thermostat housing cover.
  6. Remove the thermostats and seals.

Inspection Procedure

  1. Inspect the thermostats for sticking, cracks, and/or leakage of wax.
  2. Replace the thermostats if damage is found.
  3. Clean the thermostat housing and thermostat housing cover sealing surfaces.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 654534  Size: SH
  1. Install the thermostats and seals to the thermostat housing.
  2. The rear thermostat (4) has 2 vent valves. Install with the vent valves towards the rear of engine.

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1883707  Size: SH
  3. Install the thermostat housing cover.
  4. Install the thermostat housing cover bolts (1).
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 21 N·m (15 lb ft).

  6. Install the fuel line bracket.
  7. Install the fuel line bracket bolt.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 21 N·m (15 lb ft).

  9. Install the water outlet tube. Refer to Water Outlet Tube Replacement.