Thermostat: Service and Repair

Thermostat - 2.5L/3.0L (26.45.07)

Removal
1. Remove fuse 38 from the engine compartment fuse box prior to performing any under hood service in the area of the cooling fan.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Lower the vehicle.
4. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.





5. Remove the thermostat housing.





6. Remove the thermostat.

Installation
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Install a new O-ring seal.





2. Tighten to 18 Nm.
3. Fill the cooling system.