| Removal and Installation |
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| 1. | Drain the engine coolant so its level is below thermostat. (Refer to Cooling System - "Coolant") |
| 2. | Disconnect the radiator lower hose (A).
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| 3. | Remove the water inlet fitting (A).
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| 4. | Remove the thermostat (A).
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| 5. | Install in the reverse order of removal. |
| 6. | Fill the radiator with coolant and check for leaks. (Refer to Cooling System - "Coolant") |
| 7. | Start engine and check for leaks. |
| 8. | Recheck the coolant level. |
| Inspection |
| 1. | Immerse the thermostat in water and gradually heat the water.
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| 2. | Check the valve opening temperature.
If the valve opening temperature is not as specified, replace the thermostat. |
| 3. | Check the valve lift.
If the valve lift is not as specified, replace the thermostat. |
Components1. Water inlet fitting2. Thermostat
Troubleshooting Symptoms Possible Causes Remedy Coolant leakage• From the thermostat gasketCheck the mounting bolts• Check the torque of the mounting bolts• Retighten the bolts and check leakage again.
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Replacement When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver or use a prying trim tool, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.1.Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.2.Recover the refrigerant with a recovery / recycling / charging station.