Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Replacement RPO LX9

Special Tools

J 38185 (SA9111E) Hose Clamp Pliers

Important: Use the J 38185 (SA9111E) to gently release tension on the hose clamp until the hose clamp lock feature engages allowing removal of the hose.

1. Remove the air cleaner intake duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement .
2. Remove the throttle body assembly. Refer to Throttle Body Assembly Replacement .
3. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
4. Using the J 38185 release the tension on the hose clamp at the thermostat housing and reposition the clamp.
5. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the thermostat housing.



6. Remove the thermostat housing bolts.
7. Remove the thermostat housing.

1. Position the thermostat housing.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the thermostat housing bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).




3. Install the radiator inlet hose to the thermostat housing.
4. Using a small flat-bladed screwdriver, release the hose clamp retention lock at the thermostat housing.
5. Install the throttle body assembly. Refer to Throttle Body Assembly Replacement .
6. Install the air cleaner intake duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement .
7. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .

Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Replacement RPO LZ9

Tools Required

J 38185 (SA9111E) Hose Clamp Pliers

Important: Use the J 38185 (SA9111E) to gently release tension on the hose clamp until the hose clamp lock feature engages allowing removal of the hose.

1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
2. Using the J 38185 release the tension on the hose clamp at the thermostat housing and reposition the clamp.
3. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the thermostat housing.



4. Remove the thermostat housing bolt/stud.
5. Remove the thermostat housing.

1. Position the thermostat housing.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the thermostat housing bolt/stud.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).




3. Install the radiator outlet hose to the thermostat housing.
4. Using a small flat-bladed screwdriver, release the hose clamp retention lock at the thermostat housing.
5. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .