Toyota Camry Quiz
Cooling

Thermostat (1MZ−FE/3MZ−FE)

In this manual: Cooling
Introduction — 61Audio & visual system — 16Automatic transmission / trans — 19Transmission revolution (ATM) — 1Shift lock system (ATM) — 1Brake — 20Clutch — 10Communication system — 4Cooling — 15Cruise control — 3Drive shaft / propeller shaft — 9Emission control — 8Engine control system — 12Engine hood/door — 7Exhaust — 3Exterior/interior trim — 14Front suspension — 9Fuel — 12Heater & air conditioner — 16Ignition — 8Instrument panel/meter — 7Intake — 7Lighting — 11Lubrication — 16Manual transmission/transaxle — 13Parking brake — 10Power steering — 7Rear suspension — 10Seat — 12Service specifications — 26Sliding roof/convertible — 4Starting & charging — 11Starting system (2AZ−FE)(From July, 2003) — 1Starting system (1MZ−FE/3MZ−FE) — 1Steering column — 6Theft deterrent & door lock — 9Tire & wheel — 4Windshield/windowglass/mirror — 5Back window glass — 1Power window control system — 1Power mirror control system — 1Inner rear view mirror assy — 1Windshield glass — 1Wiring — 1
21steps
~126min
4/5difficulty
0102030405086N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
Done 0 of 21
REPLACEMENT
  1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
  2. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET ASSY
  3. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY WITH HOSE
  4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER BRACKET
  5. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET No.1
  6. DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSE OUTLET
  7. REMOVE WATER INLET PIPE

a. Remove the bolt and inlet pipe.

8. REMOVE WATER INLET

a. Remove the 3 bolts and water inlet.

  1. REMOVE THERMOSTAT
  2. INSTALL THERMOSTAT

  3. Install a new gasket to the thermostat.

  4. Align the thermostat jiggle valve with the upper stud bolt, and insert the thermostat in the water inlet housing.

HINT: The jiggle valve may be set within 15 of either side of the prescribed position.

Install thermostat
Install thermostat
  1. INSTALL WATER INLET Torque: 8 N·m
  2. INSTALL WATER INLET PIPE

  3. Install a new O−ring to the inlet pipe.

  4. Apply soapy water to the O−ring.

  5. Connect the inlet pipe to the water inlet.

  6. Install the bolt holding the inlet pipe to the cylinder head.

    Torque: 20 N·m
  7. INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY WITH HOSE
  8. CONNECT VACUUM HOSES
  9. ADD ENGINE COOLANT
  10. CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS

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