Toyota Avalon (XX50): Thermostat

Components

COMPONENTS

ILLUSTRATION

*1

NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE

*2

WATER INLET WITH THERMOSTAT SUB-ASSEMBLY

*3

GASKET

*4

NO. 7 WATER BY-PASS HOSE

N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf): Specified torque

Non-reusable part

Inspection

INSPECTION

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT WATER INLET WITH THERMOSTAT SUB-ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:

  • Do not put your hands into the water that has been heated for the inspection.
  • Touching the heated water could result in burns.

HINT:

The valve opening temperature is inscribed on the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.

(a) Immerse the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly in water and then gradually heat the water.

NOTICE:

Do not allow any water to come into contact with the connector of the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.

(b) Check that the valve of the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly opens at the specified temperature.

Standard Valve Opening Temperature:

80 to 84°C (176 to 183°F)

If the result is not as specified, replace the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.

(c) Check the valve lift.

Standard Valve Lift:

8.0 mm (0.315 in.) or more at 95°C (203°F)

If the result is not as specified, replace the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.

*a

Valve Lift

(d) Check that the valve is fully closed when the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly is at low temperatures (below 72°C (162°F)).

If it is not fully closed, replace the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.

(e) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

1 - 2

Always

10.6 to 14.2 Ω

If the result is not as specified, replace the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.

Installation

INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

This procedure includes the installation of small-head bolts. Refer to Small-Head Bolts of Basic Repair Hint to identify the small-head bolts.

Click here

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL WATER INLET WITH THERMOSTAT SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Install a new gasket to the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.

HINT:

Be sure to clean the contact surfaces.

(b) Using an 8 mm socket wrench, install the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly with the 2 bolts.

Torque:

10 N·m {102 kgf·cm, 7 ft·lbf}

(c) Connect the No. 7 water by-pass hose to the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly and slide the clip to secure it.

(d) Connect the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly connector.

2. CONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE

Click here

3. ADD ENGINE COOLANT (for Engine)

Click here

4. INSPECT FOR COOLANT LEAK (for Engine)

Click here

Removal

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

This procedure includes the removal of small-head bolts. Refer to Small-Head Bolts of Basic Repair Hint to identify the small-head bolts.

Click here

PROCEDURE

1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (for Engine)

Click here

2. DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE

Click here

3. REMOVE WATER INLET WITH THERMOSTAT SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly connector.

(b) Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 7 water by-pass hose from the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

  • Do not apply force to the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly when disconnecting the No. 7 water by-pass hose.
  • Do not damage the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.

HINT:

When disconnecting the No. 7 water by-pass hose, slide the clip, rotate the hose and pull it straight off the pipe.

(c) Using an 8 mm socket wrench, remove the 2 bolts and water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.

(d) Remove the gasket from the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.

Radiator

Water Pump

See More:

Toyota Avalon (XX50) 2019-2022 Service & Repair Manual > Sfi System: Freeze Frame Data
FREEZE FRAME DATA DESCRIPTION The ECM records vehicle and driving condition information as Freeze Frame Data the moment a DTC is stored. When troubleshooting, Freeze Frame Data can be helpful in determining whether the vehicle was moving or stationary, whether the engine was warmed up or not, whethe ...

Toyota Avalon (XX50) 2019-2022 Service & Repair Manual

© 2025 Copyright engine.tavalon.net
0.2018