Toyota Camry Manual page 999

CO–10
COOLING (1MZ–FE) – THERMOSTAT
REMOVAL
HINT:
Removal of the thermostat would have an adverse effect, caus-
ing a lowering of cooling efficiency. Do not remove the thermo-
stat, even if the engine tends to overheat.
1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
2. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP ASSEMBLY AND AIR
FILTER
3. DISCONNECT NO.2 ECT SWITCH CONNECTOR
4. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE PROTECTOR FROM
WATER INLET AND RH CYLINDER HEAD
Remove the 2 nuts, and disconnect the engine wire protector
from the water inlet and cylinder head.
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5. DISCONNECT WATER INLET PIPE FROM WATER
INLET AND LH CYLINDER HEAD
(a) Remove the bolt, and disconnect the inlet pipe from the
water inlet.
(b) Remove the O–ring from the inlet pipe.
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6. REMOVE WATER INLET AND THERMOSTAT
(a) Remove the 3 nuts, water inlet and thermostat.
(b) Remove the gasket from the thermostat.
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