Thermostat: Service and Repair

A: REMOVAL
1. Lift-up the vehicle.





2. Remove under cover.





3. Drain engine coolant completely.





4. Disconnect radiator outlet hose from thermostat cover.





5. Remove thermostat cover and gasket, and pull out the thermostat.

B: INSTALLATION
1. Install the thermostat in the water pump, and install the thermostat cover together with a gasket.

CAUTION:
^ When reinstalling the thermostat, use a new gasket.





^ The thermostat must be installed with the jiggle pin (A) facing to front side.
^ At this time, set the jiggle pin of thermostat for front side.

Tightening torque: 6.4 Nm (0.65 kgf-m, 4.7 ft. lbs.)
2. Fill coolant.