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
EmissionsStart Stop Unit Inspection
1. Remove the following parts:
a. Column cover.
2. Verify that the voltages of each of the terminals are as indicated in the
terminal voltage table (reference).
If the voltage is not as specified in the terminal voltage table (reference),
inspect the parts under Inspection item(s) a ...
Blower Unit Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Front scuff plate (passenger-side).
b. Front side trim (passenger-side).
c. Dashboard under cover.
d. Glove compartment.
e. Decoration panel.
f. Lower panel (passenger-side).
3. Disconnect the blower motor c ...
Procedure [Plastic Body Parts]
Repair of polypropylene bumpers having damage that has reached the surface of
the polypropylene and are too serious to be restored by painting only.
1. Cut the rough edges around the damage with a knife to make it smooth. Sand
the area with a sander to make an angle of about 45°.
2. ...