thermostat removal (4JJ3 with DPD)

1. Preliminary and post procedures

1) Open the engine hood.

2) Raise the vehicle.

Warning

Do not loosen the radiator cap or reserve tank cap when coolant is hot, as doing so may result in burns caused by the release of steam or hot water.
When opening the radiator cap, cover the cap with a thick cloth once the engine coolant has cooled and slowly turn to release pressure.

1) Remove the radiator cap from the radiator.

2) Loosen the radiator drain plug, and drain the coolant into a pan.

3) Loosen the drain plug on the cylinder block, and drain the coolant to a pan.

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4) Apply LOCTITE 262 or equivalent to the threaded portion of the cylinder block side drain plug.

5) Tighten the drain plug on the cylinder block.

Tightening torque: 21.6 N・m { 2.2 kgf・m / 16 lb・ft }

6) Tighten the radiator drain plug.

1) Remove the air intake hose from the air intake duct and intercooler.

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1) Remove the engine cover from the engine.

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1) Remove the radiator upper hose from the thermostat and radiator.

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1) Disconnect the water hose from the water outlet pipe.

2) Remove the water outlet pipe from the cylinder head.

3) Remove the thermostat from the thermostat housing.

Caution

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