A: The starting point for removing the thermostat is to uninstall the No. 1 engine under cover. Next, drain the engine coolant. Remove the outlet radiator hose as the following step. Proceed to eliminate the inlet water by unfastening its 2 nuts to disconnect it from the cylinder block. Then take off the thermostat while also detracting the gasket attached to it.
A: The first step for replacing the thermostat requires drain of engine coolant. The next step is to disconnect the water inlet from the cylinder block through removing its two nuts. Install the new thermostat by placing a fresh gasket on it before setting the jiggle valve upward at a 10-degree angle. The jiggle valve requires a 10-degree alignment either to the left or right side. Reinstall the water inlet after applying 9.0 Nm of torque (92 kgf-cm or 80 inch lbs.) yet maintain caution against perserving the gasket between these parts. Instructions to complete the task include adding engine coolant and inspecting the area for fluid leaks.
A: Draining engine coolant must be the first step when replacing the 2AZ-FE thermostat. The water inlet needs removal after unscrewing the 2 nuts to release it from the cylinder block. Position the thermostat with its jiggle valve aimed upward after seaming a new gasket against it while maintaining a placement within 10 degrees of the recommended location on both sides. Reinstall the water inlet by tightening it to 9.0 Nm (92 kgf-cm, 80 inch lbs.). Last step is to put in engine coolant while inspecting for fluid leaks.