Thermostat Removal/Installation (2.3L) - Mazda B-Series 1997 Workshop Manual

THERMOSTAT
THERMOSTAT
REMOVAL I INSTALLATION
Caution
Position the hose clamp in the original position on the hose, and squeeze the clamp lightly with
large pliers to ensure
a
good fit.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the engine coolant.
3. Disconnect the heater return hose from the thermostat housing.
4. Remove in the order shown in the figure.
5. Install in the reverse order of rernoval, referring to lnstallation Note.
FRONT OF ENGINE
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G A S K E T ,
REPLACE
1. Thermostat cover
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3. Gasket
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2. Thermostat
Inspection
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