Thermostat: Service and Repair

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION [3.0L 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 hose.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

]]A[[ THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
Make absolutely sure that no oil adheres to the rubber ring of the thermostat.
Also do not fold or scratch the rubber ring during installation.





Install the thermostat so that the jiggle valve is facing straight up. Be careful not to fold or scratch the rubber ring.

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

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.