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
EmissionsQuarter Window Glass Removal
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Trunk board.
b. Trunk end trim.
c. Rear scuff plate.
d. Trunk side trim.
e. D-pillar trim.
f. C-pillar trim.
3. Apply protective tape along the edge of the body and the quarter window glass.
WARNING: ...
Map Light Inspection
Front Map Light
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the front map light..
3. Verify that the continuity between the front map light terminals is as indicated
in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, replace the front map light or front map
light bulb ...
Front Door Latch And Lock Actuator Removal/Installation
1. Perform the front door glass preparation..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the following parts:
a. Inner garnish.
b. Front door trim.
c. Inner handle.
d. Front door glass.
e. Front door module panel.
f. Front door key cylinder.
4. Remove the door lock knob c ...