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
EmissionsVanity Mirror Illumination Bulb Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the service hole in the position
shown in the figure.
3. Move a flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the
figure and detach the lens tab and sunvisor.
4. Detach a ...
B Pillar Lower Trim Removal/Installation
1. Remove the front scuff plate..
2. Remove the rear scuff plate..
3. Partially peel back the seaming welt.
4. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, and pull the B-pillar lower trim
in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1), (2) while detaching hooks A,
pins B.
5. Take th ...
Keyless Antenna Removal/Installation
With Advanced Keyless Entry System
Vehicle interior, front
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Decoration panel.
b. Shift lever knob (MTX).
c. Front console box.
d. Shift panel.
e. Upper panel.
f. Rear console.
g. Side wall.
h. Front conso ...