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:
Precaution
1. Work precautions
(A) vehicle protection
(1) when welding, cover glass, seats, carpets, etc. With
heat resistant fireploof covers to protect them.
(B) safety
(1) never stand in the path of the chain when using a puller
on the body or frame, and be sure to attach a safety
cable.
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Adjustment
Hint:
in the rh side, work in the same procedure as in the lh
side.
Since the centering bolt is used as a door side hinge bolt,
the door hinge cannot be adjusted with it on. Substitute
the bolt with washer for the centering bolt.
1. Inspect front door panel sub–assy lh
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For safe driving
For safe driving, adjust the
seat and mirror to an appropriate
position before driving.
Correct driving posture
Adjust the angle of the seatback
so that you are sitting
straight up and so that you do
not have to lean forward to
steer.
Adjust the seat so that you
can depress the pedals fully ...