2002 Suzuki XL7 Thermostat

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2002 SUZUKI XL7

Engine Cooling problem
2002 Suzuki XL7 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic

I signed up with your recommended online auto repair manual, Mitchell. It is basically worthless, a waste of money. If I wanted stats and specs great. But to show how to remove and replace something as simple as a thermostat, nada. The info given is more for the pros than an amateur. Doesn't even have decent diagrams for instructions.

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DAVE H

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Thermostat Removal and Installation
Removal
Drain coolant and tighten drain plug.
Remove fan shroud with cooling fan after disconnecting radiator inlet hose from radiator.
Remove thermostat cap (1).
Fig. 13: Removing Thermostat Cap
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Remove thermostat.
Installation
When positioning thermostat (1) and O-ring on thermostat case, be sure to position it so that air bleed valve (2) comes at match mark (3) and into the recession of thermostat case.
Fig. 14: Positioning Thermostat Properly
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Install thermostat cap to thermostat case.
Install cooling fan, fan shroud and connect radiator inlet hose to radiator.
Fill cooling system. Refer to COOLANT DESCRIPTION and COOLING SYSTEM FLUSH AND REFILL.
Connect negative cable at battery.
After installation, check each part for leakage.