Range Rover (LM) V8-4398cc 4.4L (M62) (2003)
Thermostat: Service and Repair
Thermostat
Service Repair No - 26.45.01
Before disconnecting the battery, ensure all text and cautions in the battery disconnection section are observed.
The thermostat heater is serviced with the thermostat and must not be removed.
Remove
1. Position vehicle on lift.
2. Disconnect negative battery lead.
3. Drain cooling system
4. Remove air intake hose.
5. Disconnect multiplug from thermostat heater.
6. Release clip and disconnect radiator bottom hose from thermostat housing.
7. Remove 4 bolts and remove thermostat housing from coolant pump. Discard seal.
Refit
1. Clean mating face of thermostat housing and coolant pump.
2. Fit new seal to thermostat housing.
3. Fit thermostat housing and tighten bolts to 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.).
4. Connect radiator bottom hose to thermostat housing and secure with clip.
5. Connect multiplug to thermostat heater.
6. Connect air intake hose.
7. Connect negative battery lead.
8. Fill cooling system.