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
EmissionsTorque Converter Clutch (TCC) Control Solenoid [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Purpose/Function
The torque converter clutch (TCC) control solenoid adjusts the hydraulic
pressure in the TCC control circuit based on the current demand from the TCM
according to the vehicle conditions.
Construction
The TCC control solenoid is installed to the solenoid con ...
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 ...
D Pillar Trim Removal/Installation
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.
3. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, and remove the D-pillar trim in
the direction of the arrow in the order of (1), (2), (3) wh ...