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5. Load the thermostat housing assembly into position while the vehicle is lowered.
6. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle  (See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair) .

Important:  The water feed pipe seals can be lightly lubricated with coolant to aid during installation.

7. Install NEW O-ring seals onto the water feed pipe.

Important:  Lubricate the O-rings with coolant ONLY. 

8. Install the water feed pipe into the thermostat housing aligning locator tab.
9. Align the water pipe to water pump.

10. Seat the water feed O-ring seal by pushing inward toward the water pump. Take care not to tear or damage the O-ring.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Position the thermostat housing against the engine.
13. Install the thermostat housing bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

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