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Disassembly And Inspection: Notes

  1. Drain the coolant so its level is below thermostat.
  2. Remove the inlet fitting and gasket.
  3. Remove the thermostat.
  4. Immerse thermostat in hot coolant to check proper valve opening temperature. Replace if necessary.

    Valve opening temperature: 82 °C(177 °F)

    Full opening temperature: 95 °C(205 °F)

    Fig 1: Checking Thermostat Operation
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