Chery T21 2014 Service Manual page 634

12 - SQR484F COOLING SYSTEM
Thermostat Seat
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 engine coolant and steam with high-pressure and overheat 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
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4. Remove the air filter assembly and bracket
5. Remove the ignition coil
6. Drain the coolant
7. Remove the thermostat
8. Remove the thermostat seat.
a. Disconnect the coolant temperature sensor connector
(arrow).
b. Loosen the elastic clamp (1) and disconnect the
connection between thermostat seat and engine
discharge hose.
c. Loosen the elastic clamp (2) and disconnect the
connection between thermostat seat and heater inlet
pipe.
d. Loosen the elastic clamp (3) and disconnect the
connection between oil cooling pipe assembly I and
thermostat seat.
e. Remove the fixing bolt (1) from engine ground wire,
and disconnect the engine wire harness.
(Tightening torque: 7 ± 1 N·m)
f. Remove the fixing bolt (2) from engine speed sensor
bracket.
(Tightening torque: 7 ± 1 N·m)
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(See page
(See page 14-10).
(See page 12-13).
(See page 12-19).
10-10).
(See page 10-17).
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