Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Cooling / Thermostat
Toyota Corolla (E120): Thermostat
Replacement
1. Remove engine under cover rh
2. Drain coolant
3. Remove fan and generator v belt

4. Remove generator assy

- Disconnect the wire clamp from the wire clip on the rectifire end frame.
- remove the rubber cap and nut, and disconnect the alternator wire.
- disconnect the alternator connector.

- Remove the 2 bolts and alternator.
5. Remove water inlet
6. Remove thermostat
7. Install thermostat

- Install a new gasket to the thermostat.
- 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
Other materials:
How to use this manual
1. Body panel replacement in this manual
2. Symbols
3. Illustration of weld point symbols
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Washer fluid
Add washer fluid in the following situations:
● A washer does not work.
● Vehicles without a multi-information display: The low windshield washer fluid
warning light (if equipped) comes on.
● Vehicles with a multi-information display: The warning message (if equipped) appear ...
Changing engine switch modes
Modes can be changed by pressing the engine switch with the brake pedal (continuously
variable transmission) or clutch pedal (manual transmission) released. (The mode
changes each time the switch is pressed.)
► Vehicles without a multi-information display
Off*
The emergency flashers ca ...


