Repair Procedures: Removal

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NOTE: Disassembly of the thermostat would have an adverse effect, causing a lowering of cooling efficiency.

Drain the engine coolant.
(Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")
Remove the radiator lower hose (A).

Fig 1: Locating Radiator Lower Hose
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Remove the water inlet fitting (A).
Tightening torque:

18.6 - 23.5 N.m (1.9 - 2.4 kgf.m, 13.7 - 17.4 lb.ft)

Fig 2: Locating Water Inlet Fitting
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Remove the thermostat (A).

Fig 3: Locating Thermostat
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE: Place the thermostat with the jiggle valve (A) upward.

Fig 4: Locating Jiggle Valve
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Fill with the engine coolant.
(Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")
Start engine and check for leaks.