Toyota Corolla Quiz
Cooling

Thermostat

In this manual: Cooling
Introduction — 31Preparation — 32Service specifications — 19Diagnostics — 497Engine control system — 6Fuel — 13Emission control — 28Exhaust — 3Cooling — 13Lubrication — 7Ignition — 3Starting & charging — 13Front suspension — 12Rear suspension — 9Tire & wheel — 1Drive shaft / propeller shaft — 15Brake — 42Automatic transmission / trans — 47Clutch — 19Steering column — 9Power steering — 11Heater & air conditioner — 20Supplemental restraint system — 27Seat belt — 12Lighting — 18Wiper & washer — 9Audio & visual — 12Wiring — 1Communication system — 1Windshield/windowglass/mirror — 31Seat — 10Theft deterrent & door lock — 10Sliding roof/convertible — 8Engine hood/door — 12Exterior/interior trim — 20Vehicle control system — 1Cruise control — 5Maintenance — 8
6steps
~36min
2/5difficulty
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Replacement 1. Remove engine under cover rh 2. Drain coolant 3. Remove fan and generator v belt
Toyota Corolla. Remove fan and generator v belt
4. Remove generator assy
Toyota Corolla. Remove generator assy
  1. Disconnect the wire clamp from the wire clip on the rectifire end frame.
  2. remove the rubber cap and nut, and disconnect the alternator wire.
  3. disconnect the alternator connector.
    Toyota Corolla. Remove generator assy
  4. Remove the 2 bolts and alternator.
5. Remove water inlet 6. Remove thermostat 7. Install thermostat
Toyota Corolla. Install thermostat
  1. Install a new gasket to the thermostat.
  2. install the thermostat with the jiggle valve upward as shown in the illustration.
8. Install water inlet

Torque: 11 nvm (113 Kgf·cm, 8 ft·lbf)

9. Install generator assy

Torque:
12mm head 25 nvm (250 Kgf·cm, 18 ft·lbf) 14mm head 54 nvm (550 Kgf·cm, 39 in.Vlbf)

10. Add coolant 11. Check engine coolant leak

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