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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Suzuki 🢒 2008 🢒 XL-7 FWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Cooling 🢒 Engine Coolant Thermostat Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1836534 Size: SH
  1. Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
  2. Remove the heater inlet and outlet pipes. Refer to Heater Inlet Pipe Replacement and Heater Outlet Pipe Replacement.
  3. Remove the thermostat housing bolts (1).
  4. Remove the housing.
  5. Remove the thermostat (3) and discard the thermostat seal (4).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1836534 Size: SH
  1. Install the thermostat with a NEW thermostat seal.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install the thermostat housing bolts.

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

  3. Install the heater inlet and outlet pipes. Refer to Heater Inlet Pipe Replacement and Heater Outlet Pipe Replacement.
  4. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.