Removal And Installation
THERMOSTAT
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1.Drain engine coolant from radiator. Draining Engine Coolant.
CAUTION:
Perform this step when engine is cold.
2.Remove air duct (inlet) and resonator assembly. Exploded View.
3.Add paint mark, then disconnect radiator hose (lower) from water inlet. Exploded View.
4.Remove water inlet and thermostat.
- Engine coolant leakage from cylinder block, so have a receptacle ready below.
5.Remove thermostat housing with the following procedure:
a.Remove A/C compressor with A/C piping connected, and temporarily fasten it on vehicle with a rope.
Exploded View. (Models with A/C)
b.Remove water pump. Exploded View.
c.Remove alternator. Exploded View.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
Thermostat
- Install thermostat with making rubber ring (1) groove fit to thermostat flange (A) with the whole circumference.
- Install thermostat (1) with jiggle valve (A) facing upwards.