Section 9 (Cooling (2GR-FSE)): Thermostat: Installation

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INSTALL WATER INLET WITH THERMOSTAT SUBASSEMBLY
1. Install a new gasket and the water inlet with thermostat with the 3 nuts.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Water Inlet Thermostat Nuts
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  Torque: 10 N*m (102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf)
CONNECT RADIATOR OUTLET HOSE
1. Connect the radiator outlet hose to the radiator assembly and secure it with the clip.
  HINT:
  - Make sure that the claws on the clip are positioned as shown in the illustration.
  - Dimension "a" in the illustration (between the hose end and the clip end) should be less than 1.0 to 5.0 mm.
  - Connect the hose until it makes contact with the stopper. (Dimension "b" should be less than 2.5 mm)
ADD ENGINE COOLANT
START ENGINE
CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS
INSTALL NO. 1 INLET AIR CLEANER (See INSTALLATION )

Fig 2: Identifying Hose Clip Dimension
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INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )