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Thermostat: Service and Repair

REMOVE

1. Partially drain the cooling system, until coolant level is below thermostat housing.

Hose To Thermostat Housing

2. Disconnect the hose from the thermostat housing.
3. Disconnect the electrical connections to the water temperature switch.

Thermostat Housing

4. Remove the outlet elbow.
5. Withdraw the thermostat.

REFIT

1. Insert the thermostat with the jiggle pin/vent hole uppermost (12 o'clock position).
2. Using a new joint washer, fit the outlet elbow and tighten to 24-30 Nm (18-22 ft lb).
3. Reverse 1 to 3.
4. Check for coolant leaks around all hose connections and joint faces.

Water Pump > < Thermostat, Engine Cooling|Specifications|Page 1904