Removal And Installation: Thermostat
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- Drain engine coolant.
(Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")
- Disconnect the radiator lower hose (A)
- Remove the water inlet fitting (A) and thermostat (B).
Tightening torque:
18.6 - 23.5 N.m (1.9 - 2.4 kgf.m, 13.7 - 17.4 lb.ft)
- Install in the reverse order of removal.NOTE:
- Install the thermostat with the jiggle valve upward.
- When assembling the thermostat, place the thermostat on the housing with a protrusion of thermostat matching with a groove of the housing and install the inlet fitting. Be careful the thermostat doesn't get out of the groove on the housing.
- Clean surface on the rubber packing contact surface.
- Fill the engine coolant.
(Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")
- Start the engine and check for leaks.
- Recheck the coolant level.