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
EmissionsShift Position Indicator Light [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Purpose/Function
The shift position indicator light indicates the selector lever position.
Construction
The shift position indicator light is built into the instrument cluster.
Operation
The TCM sends a shift position indicator light illumination request signal ...
Cowl Upper Plate Removal [Panel Replacement]
Symbol Mark
Removal Procedure
1. Drill the 9 locations indicated by (A) shown in the figure.
2. Drill the 2 locations by (B) from the front wheel housing side shown in the
figure.
3. Drill the 2 locations indicated by (C) from the inside shown in the figure.
4. Remove the cowl upp ...
Washer Fluid
InspectingWasher Fluid Level
WARNING
Use only windshield washer fluid or plain water in the reservoir:
Using radiator antifreeze as washer fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the windshield,
it will dirty the windshield, affect your visibility, and could result in an accident.
Using Washer Fluid ...