Camry Sedan L4-2.0L (3S-FE) (1987)
Thermostat: Service and Repair
REMOVAL OF THERMOSTAT
1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
2. DISCONNECT WATER TEMPERATURE SWITCH CONNECTOR
3. DISCONNECT RADIATOR FROM WATER INLET HOUSING
4. REMOVE WATER INLET HOUSING
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Remove the two nuts and water inlet housing from the water pump.
5. REMOVE THERMOSTAT AND GASKET
INSPECTION OF THERMOSTAT
INSPECT THERMOSTAT
HINT: The thermostat is numbered with the valve opening temperature.
(a) Immerse the thermostat in water and gradually heat the water.
(b) Check the valve opening temperature.
Valve opening temperature: 80 - 84°C (176 - 183°F)
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If the valve opening temperature is not as specified, replace the thermostat.
(c) Check the valve lift.
Valve lift: 8 mm (0.31 in.) or more at 95°C (203°F)
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If the valve lift is less than specification, replace the thermostat.
INSTALLATION OF THERMOSTAT
1. PLACE THERMOSTAT IN WATER INLET HOUSING
(a) Install a new gasket to the thermostat.
(b) Align the jiggle valve of the thermostat with protrusion of the water inlet housing and, insert the thermostat in the water inlet housing.