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Cooling System (Mechanical): Thermostat: Replacement

  1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH 
  2. DRAIN COOLANT (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  3. REMOVE FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT 
    Fig 1: Removing Fan & Generator V Belt
    G02865523Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    NOTE:
  4. REMOVE GENERATOR ASSY 
    1. Disconnect the wire clamp from the wire clip on the rectifier end frame.
      Fig 2: Locating Wire Clamp
      G02865524Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the rubber cap and nut, and disconnect the alternator wire.
    3. Disconnect the alternator connector.
    4. Remove the 2 bolts and alternator.
      Fig 3: Removing Alternator Bolts
      G02865525Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. REMOVE WATER INLET 
  6. REMOVE THERMOSTAT 
  7. INSTALL THERMOSTAT 
    1. Install a new gasket to the thermostat.
    2. Install the thermostat with the jiggle valve upward as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 4: Installing Thermostat With Jiggle Valve Upward
      G02865526Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL WATER INLET 

    Torque: 11 N.m (113 kgf.cm, 8 ft.lbf) 

  9. INSTALL GENERATOR ASSY 

    Torque: 

    12mm head 25 N.m (250 kgf.cm, 18 ft.lbf) 

    14mm head 54 N.m (550 kgf.cm, 39 in.lbf) 

  10. ADD COOLANT (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  11. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT LEAK (See  REPLACEMENT  )