Thermostat: Service and Repair

THERMOSTAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [13B-MSP]

WARNING:
- Never remove the cooling system cap or loosen the radiator drain plug while the engine is running, or when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding engine coolant and steam may shoot out and cause serious injury. It may also damage the engine and cooling system.
- Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool. Even then, be very careful when removing the cap. Wrap a thick cloth around it and slowly turn it counterclockwise to the first stop. Step back while the pressure escapes.
- When you are sure all the pressure is gone, press down on the cap using the cloth, turn it, and remove it.

1. Remove the engine cover. Service and Repair

2. Remove the battery cover. Removal and Replacement

3. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Removal and Replacement

4. Drain the engine coolant. Service and Repair

5. Remove the battery, battery box. Removal and Replacement

6. Remove the secondary air control valve. Service and Repair

7. Loosen the water pump pulley installation bolt.

8. Position the drive belt out of the way. Service and Repair

9. Remove the water pump pulley. Service and Repair

10. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

11. Install in the reverse order of removal.

12. Refill the engine coolant. Service and Repair

13. Inspect for engine coolant leakage. Engine Coolant Leakage Inspection









Thermostat Installation Note

1. Install the thermostat by fitting the projection on the thermostat to the recess of the thermostat case.