Engine Cooling System: Engine: Thermostat: Installation: 2.8L

Fig 1: Thermostat Housing & Bolts

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1. Clean the old gasket material from the cylinder head and the thermostat housing (1).
2. Install the thermostat housing (1) with the gasket to the cylinder head locating it just under the EGR cooler. Torque the bolts (2) to 28 N.m. (21 ft. lbs.).
3. Connect the upper radiator hose, water bypass tube, water inlet hose and heater hose to the thermostat housing (1).
   Fig 2: Underbody Splash Shield

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4. Install the lower front engine splash shield (1).
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Refill the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
7. Install the engine cover.
8. Connect the negative battery cable.
9. Start the engine and check for leaks. Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING .