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
EmissionsRear Lateral Link Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the rear stabilizer control link lower side nut..
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
4. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary..
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Rear lateral link outer bolt
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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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Floor Side Panel Removal [Panel Replacement]
Symbol Mark
Removal Procedure
1. Drill the 35 locations indicated by (A) shown in the figure, then remove the
floor side panel No.1.
2. Drill the 5 locations indicated by (B) shown in the figure.
3. Drill the 4 locations indicated by (C) from rear wheel housing shown in the
figure. ...