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Thermostat: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE 

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Tools Required
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J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

1. Partially drain the cooling system.
2. Carefully remove the throttle body air inlet duct.
3. Use the J 38185 in order reposition the hose clamp at the thermostat housing.
4. Disconnect the radiator hose from the thermostat housing.

5. Remove the thermostat housing bolts.
6. Remove the thermostat housing and gasket.

7. Remove the thermostat.

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