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Thermostat: Service and Repair

Thermostat

Service Repair No - 26.45.01

Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the air intake resonator.
3. Remove the thermostat housing.

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Position a container to collect the fluid.

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Release the clip.

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Disconnect the coolant hose.

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Remove the 3 bolts.

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Remove and discard the seal.

4. Remove the thermostat.

WARNING: Eye protection must be worn.

NOTE: Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.

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Position the thermostat housing in a vice.

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Release and remove the thermostat.

Installation

1. Install the thermostat.

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Clean the component mating faces.

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Install the components.

2. Install the thermostat housing.

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Clean the component mating faces.

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Install a new thermostat seal.

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Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.).

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Connect the hose and secure with the clip.

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