OEM 2004 Toyota Camry Thermostat

2004 Toyota Camry Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the thermostat on 2004 Toyota Camry?

  A: Replacing the thermostat begins with draining the engine coolant then requires removal of the air cleaner inlet assembly followed by removing the air cleaner assembly with hose and air cleaner bracket and air cleaner inlet No.1. You must first disconnect the radiator hose outlet and uninstall the water inlet pipe after separating its bolt and hose. Start by removing the water inlet parts through bolt release and three bolt removal before extracting the thermostat from its position. The installation requires a new gasket and you must position the jiggle valve on the upper stud bolt and set a 15 degrees range for alignment. Screw in the water inlet first before tightening it to 8.0 Nm (82 kgf-cm, 71 inch lbs.) while installing a new O-ring onto the water inlet pipe by wetting it with soapy water then securing its bolt connection to the cylinder head with 20 Nm (204 kgf-cm, 15 ft. lbs. torque. After hose reinstallation on the air cleaner assembly users must connect vacuum lines, add engine coolant and perform leak inspection.