Thermostat: Service and Repair

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION [2.4L ENGINE]













REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

[[A]] HOSE CLIP/RADIATOR LOWER HOSE DISCONNECTION





1. Make mating marks on the radiator hose and the hose clamp as shown to install them in the original position. Then, remove them.





2. Break off the tip of hose clip claw and spread out the hose clip.
NOTE:
If there is a hose clip claw, the hose clip cannot spread to capacity because the claw contacts the hose clip.

3. Disconnect the radiator lower hose.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

]]A[[ THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
Avoid adhesion of grease to the rubber ring of the thermostat. If the rubber ring is damaged, replace the thermostat.





Install the thermostat with care to avoid peeling or damage to the rubber ring. When installing the thermostat, face the jiggle valve of the thermostat upward.

]]B[[ HOSE CLIP/RADIATOR LOWER HOSE CONNECTION

1.
CAUTION:
Never reuse the hose clip whose claw is broken off to prevent the rusting.

Make mating mark on a new hose clip in the same position as the remove one.





2. Insert the radiator hose until the protrusion of the water inlet fitting.
3. Align the mating marks on the radiator hose and hose clamp, and then connect the radiator hose.
4. Remove the hose clip claw to tighten the radiator hose.