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Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Cover Replacement

1. Remove the engine sight shield. Refer to Engine Sight Shield Replacement .
2. Drain the engine cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
3. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
4. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
5. Remove the 3 power steering pump retaining bolts. Hang the pump aside.
6. Remove the radiator outlet hose clip from the thermostat housing.
7. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the thermostat housing.



8. Remove the 2 bolts (4). Remove the thermostat housing (3).

1. Inspect the seal ring (1) for damage or cracks. Install a NEW seal ring (1) if necessary.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

2. Install the thermostat housing (3) and the 2 thermostat housing retaining bolts (4). Tighten the bolts (4) to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
3. Install the radiator outlet hose to the thermostat housing.
4. Install the radiator outlet hose clip to the thermostat housing.
5. Install the power steering pump to the water pump housing. Install the 3 power steering pump retaining bolts. Tighten the bolts to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).
6. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
7. Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
8. Fill the engine cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
9. Install the engine sight shield. Refer to Engine Sight Shield Replacement .