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:
Removal and installation of fuel control parts
Place for removing and installing of fuel system parts
work in a place with good air ventilation and without anything
flammable such as welder, grinder,
drill, electric motor or stove in the surroundings.
Never work in a place such as a pit or nearby a pit, as there is a ...
Exterior
Doors
Locking/unlocking
Opening/closing the side windows
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key*1
Warning messages
Trunk
Opening from inside
Opening from outside
Warning messages
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting the mirror angle
Folding the mirrors
Defogging the mirrors*2
...
Coolant
Replacement
1. Drain coolant
Caution:
to avoid the danger of being burned, do not remove the radiator
cap while the engine and radiator are still hot, as fluid
and steam can be blown out under pressure.
remove the radiator cap.
loosen the radiator and engine drain plugs, a ...


