Purpose, Function
When the engine coolant temperature is low, the thermostat blocks the engine coolant passage between the radiator and engine. As a result, because engine coolant cycles without passing through the radiator, warming is promoted.
Construction
The thermostat is installed to the rear part of the cylinder head.

The thermostat has the following parts:

Operation
1. When the engine coolant temperature decreases, the thermostat valve closes and engine coolant circulates without passing through the radiator.

2. When the engine coolant temperature is 80.5—83.5°C, the thermostat valve starts to open and the engine coolant passed through the radiator flows to the engine.

Thermostat Removal/Installation
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Conditions (With Combination Switch Operation (Turn Signal Switch)) [Blind Spot
Monitoring (Bsm)]
Description
BSM indicator light does not flash while under BSM indicator light-flashing
conditions (with combination switch operation (turn signal switch))
The BSM indicator light does not flash or illuminate continuously,
but the cond ...
Rear Bumper Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
Affix the protective tape to the position (body side) shown in the figure.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the rear combination light..
3. Remove fasteners A.
4. Pull the rear over fender in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure
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Awd Solenoid Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the AWD solenoid connector.
3. Measure resistance between AWD solenoid connector terminals A and B.
If the resistance is not within the specification, replace the coupling unit.
AWD solenoid resistance
2.2—2.7 oh ...