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1. Drain the cooling system.

2. Remove the lower radiator hose from thermostat outlet.

3. Remove the thermostat outlet bolts and outlet. Remove the thermostat.

4. Clean the mating surfaces of the radiator outlet and the radiator outlet pipe.

To install:

1. Install the thermostat.

2. Install the thermostat outlet and bolts.

3. Install the coolant outlet attaching bolts and tighten the thermostat outlet bolts to 10 ft. lbs. (14 Nm).

4. Install the lower radiator hose to thermostat outlet.

5. Fill the cooling system.

6. Inspect for leaks.

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