Gasket Installation (2.3L); Thermostat Installation (2.3L); Thermostat Cover Installation (2.3L) - Mazda B-Series 1997 Workshop Manual

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8. Refer to the chart for the voltage and corresponding
temperature to verify thermostat operation.
Temperature
O C { O F ]
PID Volts
(1) If the opening voltage is between 0.75 volts
(82.2"C
(180°F)) and 0.5 volts (90.6"C (195"F)), the
thermostat is operating.
(2) If the opening voltage is not within this range, replace
the thermostat.
Installation Note
Gasket
Position the gasket on the cylinder head before the
thermostat is installed.
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Thermostat
Note
It is critical that the correct thermostat installation
alignment is made, to provide coolant flow to the
heater.
Install the thermostat into the thermostat cover and
rotate the thermostat into the water outlet connector in
a clockwise direction to secure the thermostat to the
connector.
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Thermostat cover
Install the thermostat cover.
Tightening torque:
20-30
N-m (1.9-2.9
kgf.m, 14--21 ftelbf}
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Steps After Installation
1. Fill the radiator with the specified amount and type of engine coolant. (Refer to page E l -4.)
2.
Connect the negative battery cable.
3.
Start the engine and check for leaks.
4. Bleed the cooling system. (Refer to page E l -5.)

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