Removal and installation the thermostat (Freelander 2)

Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to procedure: Specifications (414-00 Charging System - General Information, Specifications).

2. Remove the engine cover. Refer to procedure: Engine Cover - 2.2L Duratorq - Td4 (501-05 Interior Trim, Removal and Installation).

3. Raise and support the vehicle.

WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported solely by a jack. Be sure to support the vehicle securely.

4. Drain the coolant from the cooling system. Refer to procedure: Draining/Filling Coolant and Bleeding the Cooling System (303-03B Engine Cooling - 2.2L Duratorq - Td4, General Procedures).

5. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to procedure: Air Cleaner (303-12A Intake Air Distribution and Filtration - 3.2L NA - I6, Removal and Installation).









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The sealing ring can be reused if it is not damaged. Be prepared to collect any leaking coolant.

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NOTE: Remove and discard the O-ring.

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NOTE: Discard the gasket.

Installation

1. Install the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor.

2. Install the thermostat housing. Connect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor electrical connector.

Make sure the gaskets are installed correctly. Clean the mating surfaces from foreign material.

NOTE: Install a new gasket.

3. Fasten the coolant manifold to the thermostat housing pipe. Tightening torque: 8 Nm

4. Install the studs. Tightening torque: 7 Nm

5. Fasten the thermostat housing. Tightening torque: 8 Nm

6. Connect the heater outlet pipe.

7. Secure the wiring harness support bracket. Tightening torque: 8 Nm

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8. Connect the coolant hoses to the thermostat housing.



9. Install the engine cover. Refer to procedure: Engine Cover - 2.2L Duratorq - Td4 (501-05 Interior Trim, Removal and Installation).

10. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to procedure: Air Cleaner (303-12A Intake Air Distribution and Filtration - 3.2L NA - I6, Removal and Installation).

11. Connect the ground cable to the battery. Refer to Procedure: Specifications (414-00 Charging System - General Information, Specifications).

12. Fill the cooling system with coolant and remove system air. Refer to procedure: Draining/Filling Coolant and Bleeding the Cooling System (303-03B Engine Cooling - 2.2L Duratorq - Td4, General Procedures).