The Ion came on the scene in 2003 as Saturn's application to appropriate childish buyers. In spite of particular styling and chart and the solid capability of a 2.2L engine, the Ion was discontinued in 2007, giving hook to the Astra. The steps below naked truth the installation of a distinct thermostat in the Ion.
Instructions
Remove the Thermostat
1. Pull the anti battery cable from the terminal. Filter the engine coolant (gape Warnings). Remove the bolts that clasp the exhaust heat shield and then remove it.
Use a bit of silicon gel to lubricate the seals as needed. Set the water pipe into the water pump assembly.8. Collect the coolant into a suitable container.
3. Loosen and remove the bolts that secure the thermostat housing. Lift off the thermostat housing and discard the O-seal.
4. Part the soak tube from the irrigate pump meeting, then remove the water pipe seals and hurl them outside.
5. Remove the inner thermostat sleeve. Lift gone the thermostat meeting.
Install the Thermostat
6. Position the thermostat cartridge into the housing. Straighten the cartridge tangs with the housing bolt holes to guarantee evident installation into the inner sleeve. Path up the cut on the inner sleeve and embrace the sleeve into the housing.
7. Levy a new O-seal on the water pipe.2. Uplift the vehicle on a lift or secure supports. Proceeds the coolant from the douse pump bleed plug.
Fit the water feed O-seal by pushing it toward the water pump while twisting it gently so as not to damage or tear the O-ring.
9. Place the thermostat housing cover on the water pipe. Set the new thermostat housing cover seal into the recess groove.
10. Set the thermostat housing cover in place. Install the bolts to the cover and torque them to 89 inch pounds.
11. Lower the vehicle. Install the exhaust heat shield and bolt it in place. Torque the bolts to 17 foot pounds. Make sure to shut the radiator drain valve and the water pump drain.
12. Fill the engine with coolant. Attach the negative battery cable. Start the engine and test for leaks.
