THERMOSTAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF, L3, L3 Turbo]

Warning

• Remove and install all parts when the engine is cold, otherwise they can cause severe burns or serious injury.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [L8, LF, L3, L3 Turbo].)

3. Remove the plug hole plate. (L8, LF, L3) (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF, L3].)

4. Remove the drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT [L8, LF, L3].) (See DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT [L3 Turbo].)

5. Remove the P/S oil pump with hoses and pipe still connected. Position the P/S oil pump out of the way. (See POWER STEERING OIL PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF, L3, L3 Turbo].) (See POWER STEERING OIL PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF, L3, L3 Turbo].)

6. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

8. Refill the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [L8, LF, L3, L3 Turbo].)

9. Inspect for engine coolant leakage. (See ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE INSPECTION [L8, LF, L3, L3 Turbo].)