Thermostat: Service and Repair

REPLACEMENT
1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT





2. REMOVE WATER INLET
a. Remove the 2 nuts and disconnect the water inlet from the cylinder block.
3. REMOVE THERMOSTAT





4. INSTALL THERMOSTAT
a. Install a new gasket onto the thermostat.
b. Install the thermostat with the jiggle valve facing upward.

HINT: The jiggle valve may be set within 10° of either side as shown in the illustration.

5. INSTALL WATER INLET
Torque: 9.0 Nm (92 kgf-cm, 80 inch lbs.)

NOTICE: Ensure that the gasket is not stuck between the water inlet and cylinder block.

6. ADD ENGINE COOLANT
7. CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS