MKX AWD V6-3.5L (2007)
Thermostat: Service and Repair
Thermostat
Material
Removal and Installation
1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly and outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.
3. Remove the 2 bolts and position aside the thermostat housing cover.
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To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs).
4. Remove the O-ring seal and thermostat.
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Clean and inspect the O-ring seal. Install a new seal if necessary.
5. NOTE: Lubricate the thermostat O-ring seal with clean engine coolant.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
6. Fill and bleed the cooling system.
