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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Important: The thermostat is not serviceable separately. The thermostat housing (water pump inlet) and thermostat must be replaced as an assembly.


    Object Number: 832908  Size: SH
  1. Drain the cooling system/engine block. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  2. Loosen the air cleaner outlet duct clamps at the throttle body and at the mass airflow (MAF) sensor.
  3. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct.

  4. Object Number: 370076  Size: SH
  5. Remove the radiator outlet hose.
  6. Remove the thermostat housing bolts.
  7. Remove the thermostat housing from the water pump.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 370076  Size: SH
  1. Install the thermostat housing to the water pump.
  2. Install the thermostat housing bolts.
  3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

  4. Install the radiator outlet hose.

  5. Object Number: 832908  Size: SH
  6. Install the air cleaner outlet duct.
  7. Install the air cleaner outlet duct clamps at the throttle body and at the mass airflow (MAF) sensor.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the air cleaner outlet duct clamp screws to 7 N·m (62 lb in).

  9. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .