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:
Heater & air conditioner
Preparation
Sst
Recomended tools
Equipment
Lubricant
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Fuel pump shut off system
To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or when an airbag
inflates upon collision, the fuel pump shut off system stops the supply of fuel
to the engine.
Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is activated.
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On–vehicle inspection
1. Washer motor
Operation check
pour the water into the washer jar with the washer
motor and the pump installed to the washer jar assy.
Connect the battery (+) to terminal 2 of the washer
motor and the pump, the battery (–) to terminal 1 of
the washer motor and the pump ...


