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Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer): Service and Repair




REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION









INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

]]A[[ THERMOSTAT HOUSING / WATER PIPE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

Assemble the thermostat housing and water pipe, and temporarily tighten them to the cylinder head and water pump. Then tighten them to the specified tightening.

Tightening torque: 24± 3Nm (18± 1 ft-lb)


]]B[[ THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION





Install the thermostat with the jiggle-valve facing almost straight upwards.

]]C[[ ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
Be careful not to give a shock, twist and the like to the resin mold with a tool during installation.





1. Apply an appropriate and minimum amount of sealant to the coolant temperature sensor, taking care not to allow sealant to squeeze out.
Specified sealant:

Three bond 1324N, LOCTITE 262 or equivalent
2. Tighten the coolant temperature sensor to the cylinder block to the specified tightening torque.
Tightening torque: 30± 9Nm (22± 6 ft-lb)