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Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Installation

Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Installation



1. Refer to Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Caution .

Clean the sealing surface.

2. Install a NEW engine coolant thermostat housing seal.

3. Install the engine coolant thermostat housing (2).


4. Refer to Fastener Caution .

Note

Screw in the 4 bolts until the engine coolant thermostat housing is in contact with the cylinder head.


Install the 4 engine coolant thermostat housing bolts (3) and tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb in) .

5.
Warning

Following the proper fastener tightening sequence and torque is essential. Failure to do so may fracture the thermostat housing.


Tighten the 4 engine coolant thermostat housing bolts to 8 Nm (71 lb in) in sequence (1-2-3-4).


6. Install the engine coolant thermostat housing retainer (1).


7. Install the engine coolant thermostat housing lock-nut (4) and tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb in) .