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Land Rover Freelander Workshop Manual (1998-2000)12 · Cooling system - L Series
12 · Engine

Thermostat

Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander Workshop Manual
Year
1998–2000
Section
Repairs › Thermostat
Cooling system - L SeriesThermostat

THERMOSTAT

Service repair no - 26.45.09

Remove

  1. Drain cooling system. See Adjustments.
Thermostat – Drain cooling system. See Adjustments.
  1. Remove 4 bolts securing thermostat housing to engine oil cooler housing.
  2. Remove thermostat housing.
  3. Remove ’O’ ring from engine oil cooler housing and discard.
Thermostat – Remove ’O’ ring from engine oil cooler housing and discard.
  1. Remove thermostat from housing.

Refit

  1. Clean both thermostat housing and oil cooler housing mating surfaces.
  2. Fit NEW ’O’ ring to oil cooler housing.
  3. Fit thermostat into housing, ensuring thermostat spindle locates housing recess.
  4. Position thermostat housing to oil cooler housing, fit bolts and tighten to 9 Nm.
  5. Refill cooling system. See Adjustments.

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