Thermostat: Service and Repair

Thermostat

REMOVAL
1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
2. Lift-up the vehicle.
3. Remove the under cover.
4. Drain engine coolant completely.





5. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from thermostat cover.





6. Remove the thermostat cover, and then remove the gasket and thermostat.





INSTALLATION
1. Install a gasket to thermostat, and install the thermostat and gasket to water pump as a unit. Then, install the thermostat cover.

NOTE:
^ When reinstalling the thermostat, use a new gasket.
^ The thermostat must be installed with the jiggle pin facing upward.

Tightening torque: 12 Nm (1.2 kgf-m, 8.9 ft. lbs.)





2. Connect the radiator outlet hose to thermostat cover.
3. Install the under cover.
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Fill engine coolant.