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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 intake manifold. Exploded View.
3.Disconnect radiator hose (lower) (RH) from water inlet. Exploded View.
4.Remove water inlet and thermostat.
- Engine coolant leakage from cylinder block, so have a receptacle ready below.
Thermostat housing
1.Drain engine coolant. Draining Engine Coolant.
2.Remove alternator. Exploded View.
3.Remove water pump. Exploded View.
4.Disconnect water hose, and them remove thermostat housing.

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 (2) with jiggle valve (A) facing upwards.





Thermostat housing
- Install in the reverse order of removal.