THERMOSTAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [ZJ, Z6]

Warning

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

1. Remove the battery cover. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [ZJ, Z6].)

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

3. Remove the under cover.

4. Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [ZJ, Z6, LF].)

5. Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the thermostat.

6. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

8. Add engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [ZJ, Z6, LF].)

9. Inspect the system for engine coolant leakage. (See ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE INSPECTION.)

Thermostat Installation Note

1. Install the thermostat into the thermostat case with the jiggle pin at the top.