:  May 11, 2004



. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

. Remove the thermostat housing.
  Position a container to collect the fluid.
  Disconnect the coolant hoses from the thermostat housing.
  Remove the 3 bolts.
  Remove and discard the seal.




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  : Eye protection must be worn.

Remove the thermostat.
  Position the thermostat housing in a vice.
  Release and remove the thermostat.




. Clean the thermostat cover and housing mating faces.

. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  Install a new thermostat seal.
  2) Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).

. Top up and bleed the coolant.