Toyota 2002 Camry - Thermostat (1 MZ-FE) Replacement

1602F–02
15
Jiggle Valve
15
A51994
–COOLING THERMOSTAT (1MZ–FE)
16–25
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2002 CAMRY REPAIR MANUAL (RM881U)
THERMOSTAT (1MZ–FE)
REPLACEMENT
1. DRAIN COOLANT (See page 16–20)
2. REMOVE BATTERY
3. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET ASSY
4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY WITH HOSE (See page 10–12)
5. REMOVE AIR CLEANER BRACKET
6. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET NO.1
7. DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSE OUTLET
8. REMOVE WATER INLET PIPE
(a) Remove the bolt and water inlet pipe.
9. REMOVE WATER INLET
(a) Remove the 3 bolts and water inlet.
10. REMOVE THERMOSTAT
11. INSTALL THERMOSTAT
(a) Install a new gasket to the thermostat.
(b) Align the thermostat jiggle valve with the upper stud bolt,
and insert the thermostat in the water inlet housing.
HINT:
The jiggle valve may be set within 15 of either side of the pre-
scribed position.
12. INSTALL WATER INLET
Torque: 8 N⋅m (82 kgf⋅cm,
71 in.⋅lbf)
13. INSTALL WATER INLET PIPE
(a) Install a new O–ring to the water inlet pipe.
(b) Apply soapy water to the O–ring.
(c) Connect the water inlet pipe to the water inlet.
(d) Install the bolt holding the water inlet pipe to the cylinder head.
Torque: 20 N⋅m (204 kgf⋅cm,
15 ft⋅lbf)
14. INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY WITH HOSE (See page 10–12)
15. CONNECT VACUUM HOSE
16. ADD COOLANT (See page 16–20)
17. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT LEAK (See page 16–20)