Published: 11-May-2011

2007.0 Range Rover Sport (LS), 303-03E

Engine Cooling - TDV8 3.6L Diesel

Thermostat (G940587)

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
  • 26.45.01
  • Thermostat - Renew
  • TDV8
  • 1.20
Removal
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to: Specifications (414-00 Battery and Charging System - General Information, Specifications).
  2. Raise and support the vehicle.
  3. Remove the cooling fan assembly. For additional information, refer to: Cooling Fan (303-03E Engine Cooling - TDV8 3.6L Diesel, Removal and Installation).
  4. E85541
    Release the coolant hose bracket.
      • Remove the nut.
      • Release the 2 wiring harness clips.
  5. E77885
    Release the thermostat housing.
      • Remove the clip.
      • Remove the 4 bolts.
      • Remove and discard the O-ring seals.
  6. E77886
    Remove the thermostat.
      • Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
Installation
  1. NOTE:

    Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean coolant.

    Install the thermostat.
      • Install a new O-ring seal.
      • Clean the component mating faces.
  2. NOTE:

    Lubricate the O-ring seals with clean coolant.

    Secure the thermostat housing.
      • Install new O-ring seals.
      • Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
      • Install the clip.
  3. Secure the coolant hose bracket.
      • Tighten the nut to 9 Nm (7 lb.ft).
      • Secure the wiring harness.
  4. Install the cooling fan assembly. For additional information, refer to: Cooling Fan (303-03E Engine Cooling - TDV8 3.6L Diesel, Removal and Installation).
  5. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to: Specifications (414-00 Battery and Charging System - General Information, Specifications).