Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer): Service and Repair

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION









INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

]]A[[ THERMOSTAT HOUSING / WATER PIPE ASSEMBLY / WATER PIPE GASKET INSTALLATION

1. Assemble the thermostat housing and water pipe

2. Install the thermostat housing gasket.





3. Install a new water pipe gasket so that the tab is positioned as shown in the illustration.
4. Temporarily tighten them to the cylinder head and water pump. Then tighten them to the specified torque.
Specified torque: 24 ± 3 Nm (18 ± 1 ft-lb)


]]B[[ THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION





Install the thermostat with the jiggle-valve facing almost straight upwards.

]]C[[ WATER OUTLET FITTING GASKET INSTALLATION





Install a new gasket so that the tab is positioned as shown in the illustration.

]]D[[ ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
Be careful not to give a shock, twist and the like to the resin mold with a tool during installation.





1. Apply an appropriate and minimum amount of sealant (Three bond 1324N, LOCTITE 262 or equivalent) to the engine coolant temperature sensor, taking care not to allow sealant to squeeze out.
2. Tighten the engine coolant temperature sensor to the cylinder block to the specified torque.
Specified torque: 30 ± 9 Nm (22 ± 6 ft-lb)