Thermostat Housing Replacement

Drain the engine coolant. Remove the two bolts securing the expansion tank, then move the expansion tank. Remove the dipstick/tube (A) and O-ring (B). |

Remove a bolt (A) and clip (B) securing the harness holder. |

Remove the lower radiator hose (A) and water bypass hoses (B). |

Remove the harness clamp (A), then disconnect the radiator fan switch (High) connector (B), crankshaft position (CKP) sensor connector (C), and engine oil pressure switch connector (D). |

Remove the thermostat housing (A). Install the thermostat housing in the reverse order of removal. Always use a new O-ring (B). Refill the expansion tank with engine coolant, and bleed air from the cooling system with the heater valve open. |