Thermostat: Service and Repair
THERMOSTATThermostat Components (Part 1):
Thermostat Components (Part 2):
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER
2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
3. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
4. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
5. REMOVE WATER INLET
a. Remove the 2 nuts and disconnect the water inlet from the cylinder block.
6. REMOVE THERMOSTAT
a. Remove the thermostat.
b. Remove the gasket from the thermostat.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL THERMOSTAT
a. Install anew gasket to the thermostat.
b. Install the thermostat with the jiggle valve facing upward.
HINT: The jiggle valve may be set within 100 of either side as shown in the illustration.
2. INSTALL WATER INLET
a. Install the water inlet to the cylinder block with the 2 nuts.
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.
3. ADD ENGINE COOLANT
4. CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS
5. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
6. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
7. INSTALL RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER