Thermostat: Service and Repair
THERMOSTATREPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET NO.1
2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
3. REMOVE THERMOSTAT
a. Remove the 3 nuts and disconnect the water inlet from the water inlet housing.
b. Remove the thermostat.
c. Remove the gasket from the thermostat.
4. INSTALL THERMOSTAT
a. Install a new gasket to the thermostat.
b. Insert the thermostat into the water inlet housing with the jiggle valve facing straight upward.
HINT: The jiggle valve may be set within 30° of either side of the prescribed position.
c. Install the water inlet with the 3 nuts.
Torque: 19 Nm (195 kgf-cm, 14 ft. lbs.)
5. REFILL ENGINE COOLANT
6. CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS
7. INSTALL AIR CLEANER INLET NO.1