Cooling System (Mechanical): Thermostat: Replacement
- REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
- DRAIN COOLANT (See REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT
NOTE:
- 1ZZ-FE: See REPLACEMENT
- 2ZZ-GE: See REPLACEMENT
- REMOVE GENERATOR ASSY
- Disconnect the wire clamp from the wire clip on the rectifier end frame.
- Remove the rubber cap and nut, and disconnect the alternator wire.
- Disconnect the alternator connector.
- Remove the 2 bolts and alternator.
- REMOVE WATER INLET
- REMOVE THERMOSTAT
- INSTALL THERMOSTAT
- Install a new gasket to the thermostat.
- Install the thermostat with the jiggle valve upward as shown in the illustration.
- INSTALL WATER INLET
Torque: 11 N.m (113 kgf.cm, 8 ft.lbf)
- 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)
- ADD COOLANT (See REPLACEMENT )
- CHECK ENGINE COOLANT LEAK (See REPLACEMENT )