Thermostat: Service and Repair

THERMOSTAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0]

WARNING:
- Never remove the cooling system cap or loosen the radiator drain plug while the engine is running, or when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding engine coolant and steam may shoot out and cause serious injury. It may also damage the engine and cooling system.
- Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool. Even then, be very careful when removing the cap. Wrap a thick cloth around it and slowly turn it counterclockwise 2.5 turns. Step back while the pressure escapes.
- When you are sure all the pressure is gone, turn the cap using the cloth, and remove it.

1. Remove the battery, battery tray and PCM component. Removal and Replacement

2. Drain the engine coolant. Service and Repair

3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

5. Refill the engine coolant. Service and Repair

6. Inspect for engine coolant leakage. Engine Coolant Leakage Inspection









Thermostat Cover Removal Note

1. Place rags on the transaxle case around the area under the thermostat cover.

2. Slightly loosen the three thermostat cover bolts and use the rags to absorb the draining engine coolant.

CAUTION:
- Do not remove the thermostat cover completely at this time because the engine coolant remaining in the engine will drain out.

3. After the engine coolant stops draining, remove the thermostat cover.

Thermostat Installation Note

1. Install the thermostat with the jiggle pin aligned with the notch of the water outlet.






Thermostat Cover Installation Note

1. Install the thermostat cover while lifting it upward so that it does not contact the jiggle pin.