THERMOSTAT
Cooling
6. Thermostat
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5) Remove thermostat cover and gasket, and pull out the thermostat.
A: REMOVAL
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1) Lift-up the vehicle.
2) Remove under cover.
3) Drain engine coolant completely. <Ref. to CO-14, DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT, REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant.>
B: INSTALLATION
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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-lb)
4) Disconnect radiator outlet hose from thermostat
cover.
- Non-Turbo model
- Turbo model
2) Fill coolant. <Ref. to CO-14, FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT, REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant. >
C: INSPECTION
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Replace the thermostat if the valve does not close completely at an ambient temperature or if the folÂlowing test shows unsatisfactory results. Immerse the thermostat and a thermometer in water. Raise water temperature gradually, and measure the temperature and valve lift when the valve begins to open and when the valve is fully opened. During the test, agitate the water for even temperature distribution. The measurement should be to the specification.
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