Thermostat: Service and Repair

Removal

Thermostat

NOTE:
Removal of the thermostat would have an adverse effect, causing a lowering of cooling efficiency. Do not remove the thermostat, even if the engine tends to overheat.

1. Drain engine coolant so its level is below thermostat.
2. Remove water inlet (A), gasket and thermostat.





Radiator
1. Drain the engine coolant.
2. Remove the upper and lower radiator hoses (A, B), and ATF cooler hoses.




3. Disconnect the fan motor connector(A).




4. Separate the air conditioner condenser with radiator.
(1) Remove the battery and battery tray.
(2) Remove the air duct and make task space.
5. Remove the radiator upper bracket (A), then pull up the radiator.





Installation

Thermostat
1. Place thermostat in thermostat housing.
(1) Install the thermostat with the jiggle valve upward.
(2) Install a new gasket (A) to the thermostat (B).




2. Install water inlet (A).

Tightening torque
14.7 - 19.6Nm (1.5 - 2.0kgf.m, 10.8 - 14.5lb-ft)





3. Fill with engine coolant.
4. Start engine and check for leaks.