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  1. Begin the installation by removing the factory plastic thermostat neck. Remove the three 10mm bolts.
    • Begin the installation by removing the factory plastic thermostat neck.

    • Remove the three 10mm bolts.

    • Drain all of the coolant out of the system before removing the thermostat. If you haven't, it will leak out once you remove this part.

  2. You must remove the pre-installed threaded plug before you can slide on the mounting bracket. Once removed, slide on the mounting bracket and align it with the OEM thermostat housing. The mounting bracket should align with the logo on top.
    • You must remove the pre-installed threaded plug before you can slide on the mounting bracket.

    • Once removed, slide on the mounting bracket and align it with the OEM thermostat housing.

    • The mounting bracket should align with the logo on top.

  3. Thread the supplied hose adatper and make sure it is tight. You can use a 1 1/2" adjustable wrench, large AN wrench or a pair of adjustable pliers. We show the most common method since these tools are commonly found. Be sure not to mar the neck if you use pliers. Cover it with a shop towel first.
    • Thread the supplied hose adatper and make sure it is tight.

    • You can use a 1 1/2" adjustable wrench, large AN wrench or a pair of adjustable pliers. We show the most common method since these tools are commonly found.

    • Be sure not to mar the neck if you use pliers. Cover it with a shop towel first.

    • If you want to run a Honda fan sensor in this product, now is the time to install it. The process is the same.

  4. Once you have tighten everything, you can now install the thermostat neck onto the OEM housing. Use the supplied hardware.
    • Once you have tighten everything, you can now install the thermostat neck onto the OEM housing.

    • Use the supplied hardware.

  5. Position the housing as necessary. Once you have chosen the location, you can tighten all bolts to 7.2ft lbs. Fill the cooling system and confirm there are no leaks. Fill the cooling system and confirm there are no leaks.
    • Position the housing as necessary. Once you have chosen the location, you can tighten all bolts to 7.2ft lbs.

    • Fill the cooling system and confirm there are no leaks.

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