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Cooling (3MZ-FE): Thermostat: Installation

  1. INSTALL THERMOSTAT
    1. Install a new gasket to the thermostat.
    2. Align the jiggle valve of the thermostat and water inlet, and insert the thermostat in the water inlet housing.

      HINT:

      The jiggle valve should be set within 15° of either side of the prescribed position.

      Fig 1: Identifying Jiggle Valve Position
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  2. INSTALL WATER INLET

    Torque: 8.0 N*m (82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf) 

  3. INSTALL WATER INLET PIPE
    1. Install a new O-ring to the water inlet pipe.
    2. Apply soapy water to the O-ring.
    3. Connect the water inlet pipe to the water inlet.
    4. Install the bolt which is used to fix the water inlet pipe to the cylinder head.

      Torque: 20 N*m (199 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf) 

  4. INSTALL WATER INLET

    Torque: Nut 

    8.0 N*m (82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf) 

    Bolt 

    20 N*m (199 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf) 

  5. INSTALL STARTER ASSEMBLY (TMMWV MADE)
    1. Install starter assembly (See INSTALLATION ).
  6. INSTALL AIR CLEANER INLET NO.1
    1. Install air cleaner inlet No. 1 (See INSTALLATION ).
  7. INSTALL AIR CLEANER BRACKET
    1. Install air cleaner bracket (See INSTALLATION ).
  8. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CASE
    1. Install air cleaner case (See INSTALLATION ).
  9. INSTALL AIR CLEANER INLET NO. 2
    1. Install air cleaner inlet No. 2 (See INSTALLATION ).
  10. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY
    1. Install air cleaner cap sub-assembly (See INSTALLATION ).
  11. ADD ENGINE COOLANT (See COOLANT  )
  12. CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  )