| Fig. 1: Thermostat used on the 1,586cc, 1,796cc and 1,970cc
engines — remove the parts in the order shown with Step
1 being to drain the engine coolant
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| Fig. 2: Thermostat used on the diesel engine — remove
the parts in the order shown with Step 1 being to drain the engine coolant
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| Fig. 3: Thermostat used on the 1,998cc engine — drain
the engine coolant, then remove the parts in the order shown
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| Fig. 4: To remove the thermostat, first loosen the upper
radiator hose-to-thermostat housing hose clamp . . .
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| Fig. 5: . . . and loosen the thermostat housing nuts,
. . .
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| Fig. 6: . . . then pull the hose off the thermostat housing
and remove the housing nuts, . . .
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| Fig. 7: . . . gently pry against the housing . . .
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| Fig. 8: . . . and remove the housing . . .
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| Fig. 9: . . . finally, grasp the thermostat and pull
it out to remove — note the jiggle pin in the top flange
of the thermostat; this must face up to aid in air removal system during
refill
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CAUTION
When draining engine coolant, keep in mind that cats and dogs are attracted
to ethylene glycol antifreeze and could drink any that is left in an uncovered
container or in puddles on the ground. This will prove fatal in sufficient
quantity. Always drain coolant into a sealable container. Coolant should
be reused unless it is contaminated or is several years old.
