Thermostat: Service and Repair

THERMOSTAT

COMPONENTS:

REMOVAL
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

INSTALLATION





1. INSTALL THERMOSTAT
a) Install a new gasket onto the thermostat.
b) Install the thermostat with the jiggle valve upward.

HINT: The jiggle valve may be set to within 10° on either side of the prescribed position.

2. INSTALL WATER INLET
a) Install the water inlet with the 2 nuts.
Torque: 9.0 Nm (92 kgf-cm, 80 inch lbs.)
3. ADD ENGINE COOLANT
4. CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE