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Engine Mechanical System

Thermostat Repair Procedures

In this manual: Engine Mechanical System
General Information — 15Maintenance — 7Engine Mechanical System — 84Engine Electrical System — 49Emission Control System — 22Fuel System — 95Clutch System — 28Manual Transmission — 21Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) System — 47Drive Shaft and Axle — 20Suspension System — 36Steering — 23Restraints — 39Brake System — 54Body (Interior and Exterior) — 209Body Electrical System — 254Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 56
10steps
~60min
3/5difficulty
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Removal

  1. Drain the engine coolant so that the coolant level is below the thermostat housing.
  2. Remove the lower radiator hose. (Refer to Cooling System - "Radiator Hose")
  3. Remove the water inlet connection (A) and the thermostat (B).

Inspection

  1. Immerse the thermostat in water heated above 95 °C, then heat for at least 3 minutes to check valve lift.
  2. Check the thermostat valve opening temperature. Valve opening temperature: 82±1.5°C (179.6±2.7°F) Full open temperature: 95 °C If the valve opening temperature is not as specified, replace the thermostat.
  3. Check the valve lift.

    Valve lift: 8 mm (0.3 in) or more at 95 °C

    If the valve lift is not as specified, replace the thermostat.

Installation

  1. Install the thermostat in the block. Install the thermostat (B) with the jiggle valve facing up.
  2. Install the water inlet pipe (A).

    Tightening torque: 18.6 ~ 24 N·m

  3. Fill the engine coolant.
  4. Start the engine and check for leaks.

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