Aspire L4-81 1.3L SOHC (1994)
Thermostat: Service and Repair
WARNING: To avoid possibility of personal injury or damage to vehicle, ensure ignition switch is in OFF position before disconnecting wire
from cooling fan temperature switch. If wire is disconnected from temperature switch with ignition switch in ON position, cooling fan will turn
ON.
1. Remove radiator pressure cap from radiator filler neck.
2. Drain coolant level below radiator upper hose.
Fig. 23 Thermostat Replacement
3. Disconnect electrical connector from cooling fan switch on thermostat housing.
4. Disconnect upper radiator hose at thermostat housing, then remove two thermostat housing retaining bolts from cylinder head.
5. Remove thermostat housing and gasket.
6. Remove thermostat.
7. Reverse procedure to install. Tighten thermostat housing to 19-26 Nm (14-19 lb ft).
