Thermostat — removal and installation (Defender 2007+)

Removal

1. Disconnect the ground wire from the battery.

For more information, refer to the chapter: Disconnecting and connecting the battery (414-01 Battery, Battery Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).

2. Drain the fluid from the cooling system.

For more information, refer to the chapter: Draining/filling coolant and bleeding air from the cooling system (303-03 Engine Cooling - ID4 2.4L Diesel Engine, General Procedures).

3. Remove the upper cooling fan shroud. Release the 6 clips.



4. Disconnect the power steering reservoir mount. Unscrew the 2 nuts.



5. Disconnect the charge air cooler outlet hose.



6.

NOTE: Cooling fan shroud removed for clarity.

Disconnect the upper hose that goes from the thermostat to the radiator. Release the clamp.



7.

NOTE: Cooling fan shroud removed for clarity.

Disconnect the inlet hose from the thermostat to the coolant pump. Release the clamp.



8.

NOTE: Cooling fan shroud removed for clarity.

Remove the thermostat.

Installation

1. Install the elements in place in the reverse order. Tighten (tightening torque 3 Nm).





2. Tighten (tightening torque 4 Nm).



3. Connect the ground wire to the battery.

For more information, refer to the chapter: Connecting the Battery (414-01 Battery, Battery Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).