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Engine Coolant Thermostat Replacement - 2.0L Diesel LNP

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
2. Remove the engine sight shield. Refer to Engine Sight Shield Replacement .
3. Drain the engine cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
4. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
5. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
6. Remove the 3 power steering pump retaining bolts. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement . Hang the pump aside.
7. Remove the radiator outlet hose clip from the thermostat housing.
8. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the thermostat housing.



9. Remove the 2 bolts (4).
10. Remove the thermostat housing (3).
11. Remove the thermostat (2) along with the seal ring (1).

1. Install the thermostat (2) and a NEW seal ring (1).
2. Install the thermostat housing (3).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

3. Install the 2 thermostat housing retaining bolts (4) and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
4. Install the radiator outlet hose to the thermostat housing.
5. Install the radiator outlet hose clip to the thermostat housing.
6. Install the power steering pump to the water pump housing. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement .
7. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
8. Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
9. Fill the engine cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
10. Install the engine sight shield. Refer to Engine Sight Shield Replacement .
11. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .