2004 Subaru XT Thermostat replacement

2004 SUBARU XT
90,000 MILES • 4 CYL • AWD • MANUAL
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FORESTER1135MO
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Please give me the step by step instructions to replace the thermostat.
May 1, 2010 at 1:22 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi Forester1135Mo, Here are the procedures. THERMOSTAT REMOVAL 1. Set the vehicle on a lift. 2. Lift-up the vehicle. 3. Remove the under cover. 4. Drain the engine coolant completely. 5. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from thermostat cover. (Non-turbo model)


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6. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose. (Turbo model) 7. Remove the thermostat cover and gasket, and pull out the thermostat.


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INSTALLATION 1. Install the thermostat in the water pump, and then install the thermostat cover together with a gasket. NOTE: "¢ When installing the thermostat, use a new gasket. "¢ The thermostat must be installed with the jiggle pin (A) facing to front side.


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Tightening torque: 6.5 N.m (0.66 kgf-m, 4.8 ft-lb) Fill engine coolant. 2008 Mitchell Repair Information Co., LLC.
May 1, 2010 at 2:49 PM