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:
Disposal
Hint:
when scrapping vehicle equipped with an srs or disposing of a instrument panel
passenger airbag assy,
always first deploy the airbag in accordance with the procedure described below.
If any abnormality occurs
with the airbag deployment, contact the service dept. Of toyota motor sales,
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Cooling
Preparation
Recomended tools
Equipment
Coolant
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Identification information
Vehicle identification and serial numbers
1. Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number is stamped on the vehicle
identification number plate and certification label, as
shown in the illustration.
Vehicle identification number plate
certification label
2. Engine ...