Disassembly/reassembly

DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY

1. Remove the engine coolant temperature indicator sender and the maximum temperature warning lamp contact.
2. Remove the engine coolant temperature sensor (NTC).
3. Remove the engine coolant to water pump delivery sleeve from the thermostat unit.
4. Unscrew the retaining screws and remove the cover complete with thermostat.

24.2 ÷ 30 Nm
2.47 ÷ 3.06 kgm

11.9 ÷ 14.7 Nm
1.2 ÷ 1.5 kgm

CHECKS AND INSPECTIONS

Check the setting of the thermostat by operating as follows:

1. Hang the thermostat in a container full of water and heat the water.
2. Using a thermometer check that the temperatures at which opening is initiated and completed correspond to the values indicated in the table.

CAUTION
Neither the thermometer nor the thermostat must touch the bottom of the container.

Also check that the total bulb travel is the same as that indicated in the table.

If the correct values are not obtained replace the thermostat.