Chery T21 2014 Service Manual page 631

Thermostat
Removal
WARNING
 Always make sure engine is cold before operating cooling system.
 Never open expansion tank cap or remove drain cock plug when engine is operating or cooling system
overheats. The overheated engine coolant and steam with high-pressure may flow out and cause
serious personal injury.
 If your body contacts coolant accidentally, clean it with water immediately. If it is serious, please go to
hospital.
CAUTION
 Be sure to wear necessary safety equipment to prevent accidents when repairing.
 Try to prevent body paint surface from being scratched during removal and installation.
1. Turn off all the electrical equipment and ignition switch.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the engine trim cover assembly
4. Remove the air induction pipe assembly
5. Drain the coolant (See page
6. Remove the canister solenoid valve bracket.
a. Move away the canister solenoid valve from the bracket.
b. Remove 2 fixing bolts (arrow) from activated charcoal
canister solenoid valve bracket, and remove the
activated charcoal canister solenoid valve bracket.
(Tightening torque: 7 ± 1 N·m)
7. Remove the thermostat housing.
a. Loosen the elastic clamp (arrow) and disconnect the
connection between
thermostat housing.
Chery Automobile Co., Ltd.
(See page 10-10).
(See page 10-16).
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engine outlet hose and
12 - SQR484F COOLING SYSTEM
RT21090040
RT21120090
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