Thermostat Removal/Installation: Notes

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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the air hose (without TC).
Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT .)
Remove in the order indicated in the table.

Fig 1: Thermostat And Cover With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install in the reverse order of removal.